About this home:

The heating, grey water system and ventilation of the house are all completely passive - requiring no power or pumps. 2000L of hot water can be stored in the heat store along with 2x1000L tanks for storing grey water. A steel frame holds the water tanks in the roof to eliminate the need for pumps. Solar thermal panels on the roof, a wood burner, an air source heat pump and occasionally an immersion heater work together to ensure the house is the perfect temperature and humidity. The untreated timber frame was made offsite and was quickly put together on site by one or two people. Casted in situ, the hempcrete walls are highly insulating, breathable and carbon negative. Clay and lime plaster creates a sleek, cosy interior.

Planning Insights:

1 months at planning

Graven Hill is a Council owned self and custom build development. The self-build plots at Graven Hill all come with a Plot Passport. The Local Development Order sets out the guidelines. If you comply with location, height, size and finishing materials, there should be no barriers in securing planning. The plots are serviced by Graven Hill and the foundations are provided.