Graylingwell Park scoops two awards

Double award success for UK's largest carbon neutral development

Graylingwell Park has won 'Best Low or Zero Carbon Initiative' at the Housebuilder Awards hot on the heels of winning the 'Sustainable Large Social Housing Project of the Year' at Inside Housing magazine’s Sustainable Housing Awards.

The Chichester-based development will be the UK’s largest carbon neutral scheme.

Graylingwell Park’s superb credentials as the UK’s largest carbon neutral development have been applauded at both the Housebuilder and the Sustainable Housing Awards.

The flagship development in the heart of Chichester scooped the top title as ‘Best Low or Zero Carbon Initiative’ at the Housebuilder Awards just a week after winning  ‘Sustainable Larger Social Housing Project of the Year 2010’ at Inside Housing Magazine’s Sustainable Housing Awards. 

The joint project by Affinity Sutton, Linden Homes and the Homes & Communities Agency is transforming an 85-acre former hospital site less than a mile from Chichester city centre into a new destination and much sought after residential address. 

The scheme, set in a parkland setting, will offer 750 new and converted homes when complete, including 300 affordable homes, along with community amenities including artists’ studios, allotments for residents to grow their own food, a farm shop, gallery space and creative business office space, all managed by a Community Development Trust. It is estimated the scheme will create around 200 jobs for local people. 

Some 622 mature trees have been retained and 1428 new trees, including fruit trees, are being planted at the scheme. Residents are encouraged to make the most of cycle routes and car clubs provided to preserve this ‘green’ environment. 

Many of the new homes, designed by architects John Thompson & Partners, have photovoltaic roof panels and high levels of insulation. Heating is provided by a central heating and power plant, all appliances are energy efficient and the homes are expected to use around a third less water than usual, keeping energy bills to a minimum. The scheme will meet net zero carbon for the whole development, Code for Sustainable Homes Level 4, Code 6 for Energy, and EcoHomes Excellent on all refurbished buildings.

Mark Perry, Commercial Director of Affinity Sutton, comments: “Graylingwell Park sets the benchmark for sustainable living and this double award success is testament to our desire to provide a limitless environment for a diverse and vibrant community.”  

There is a variety of ways people can become part of this brand new community. First time buyers who might not otherwise be able to afford their own home in the Chichester area have the chance to buy one here through Affinity Sutton’s shared ownership scheme.

For those who qualify, homes are available for as little as £62,500 for a 25 per cent share. For more information, please call 020 8313 0660 or email sales@affinitysutton.com. Alternatively, view Affinity Sutton's Shared Ownership homes in Graylingwell Park online.

Homes are also available to purchase outright, with prices currently starting from £264,995 for a two-bedroom home, ready to move in for Christmas. For further sales information please call Linden Homes on 01243 781494 or visit the Graylingwell Park website.