Carbon-cutting homes for hospital site
Epsom Cluster, Surrey
A mixed-use development that could cut carbon emissions by up to 50 per cent is planned for Epsom.
English Partnerships has chosen a joint partnership between Crest Nicholson and Galliford Try to develop more than 700 new homes across three former hospital sites near the town, which include important listed buildings. This will allow a more holistic approach to be taken to the design and will also assist in other aspects such as development programming and flexibility with regards to providing affordable housing that meets the requirements of English Partnerships and Epsom and Ewell Borough Council (EEBC).
Known as the ‘Epsom Cluster’, around 54 ha of land will be developed to provide new homes, shops, public parkland and, subject to demand, a hotel in an area lacking social facilities.
Approximately one third of the homes will be allocated for affordable for rent or shared
ownership with a number available for first-time buyers.
Some of the existing hospital buildings, including those that are listed, will be retained and converted into apartments.
All new build homes will be EcoHomes ‘Excellent’ and, together with EEBC, English Partnerships is seeking to create a community of the highest quality with the intention of establishing a Community Development Trust to ensure the development’s integrity is protected for the benefit of residents, present and future.