Barley Homes plans submitted for new Rougham development

16 Nov 2023

West Suffolk Council owned developer Barley Homes has submitted plans to build 13 new homes, including four affordable ones, in Rougham.

The plans follow the delivery of two successful developments in Haverhill which are fully occupied and are also a mix of market and affordable homes.

Barley Homes, working with West Suffolk Council, acquired the site in Kingshall Street, Rougham from the Rougham Estate to bring forward a mix of new detached and semi-detached homes for the village.

The scheme includes nine market homes – a mix of two, three and four bedroom properties, as well four affordable homes – a mix of one and two bed properties. The houses will benefit from sizeable rear gardens with countryside views.

To improve energy efficiency and sustainability, each new dwelling will be constructed with a fabric first approach and will include high levels of insulation with solar panels to be installed on south or west facing roof slopes. Additionally, all homes will have heating and hot water provided via air sourced heat pumps with electrical vehicle charging points also installed. 
 
As part of the development there will be high quality landscape features such as, new and retained native trees and hedges, an onsite open space area, and planting to the front of the development.

The planning application has been submitted and can be found at: West Suffolk Council - Barley Homes planning application.

It is hoped once planning permission has been achieved that contractors will be on site from early 2024.

West Suffolk Councillor, Richard O’Driscoll, Chair of the Shareholder Advisory Group, said: “Barley Homes is able to bring forward developments that contain affordable homes and are tailored for the local community. Simultaneously, it also provides an income back to West Suffolk Council to help support services at a time of national financial challenges for public services. Barley Homes has already successfully developed properties in Haverhill and I look forward to seeing Rougham move forward.”

Barley Homes is a local house builder owned by West Suffolk Council. It has unrivalled knowledge of local communities and wants to ensure the best quality homes to enhance the environment. The developer is always keen to hear about new land opportunities with the potential to bring forward between 5-50 new homes. For further information about this site, or to discuss any potential future opportunities, please get in touch at enquiries@barleyhomesgroup.co.uk.

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