Plans submitted for Tadpole Lane low-carbon allotment living scheme

A planning application has been submitted by Hortus Living to Swindon Borough Council for a low-carbon allotment living scheme.

The bid regarding the Tadpole Lane site follows engagement with key stakeholders and a public consultation. 

The plans are for 38 homes designed to Passivhaus standards, with low energy demand, high levels of comfort and resilient, future-proofed buildings. 

Passivhaus design principles focus on designing and building to a high standard, using the best thermally performing materials to maximise a building's fabric efficiency. 

Hortus Living's Ugur Isbasaran said: “We are delighted to be able to submit our plans for consideration and would like to thank everyone who has submitted feedback, attended our public consultation and been involved in the project to date.”

The Passivhaus approach also integrates high levels of airtightness and technologies which minimise heat loss, such as mechanical ventilation with heat recovery. 

This, advocates of the method say, makes it possible for passive homes to achieve a remarkable 90% reduction in energy usage compared to conventional dwellings – significantly lowering carbon emissions, and energy bills, and supporting wider regional and national net zero goals.

A decision on the application from Swindon Borough Council is expected later this year.

The Hortus Living brand is owned by London based real estate investment group of companies Isbasaran Group. Hortus Living is a London based independent private property company that focuses on creating value for society. 

Isbasaran Group invests in strategic property, land investment and construction for residential and commercial portfolios. 

Further information can be found at www.hortusliving.com