mhs homes complete eco-friendly homes

Kent housing association mhs homes have completed a new eco-friendly modular development in Chatham this week, in partnership with Medway Council. 

 It will provide 20 much needed two-bed affordable rent homes, to help combat the current housing crisis in north Kent.  

The development has been built using modern methods of construction, with an eye on the environment – electrical car charging points, sustainable electric heating, solar panels and cycle storage are just some of the eco-friendly features on the White Road development. 

 The land, which was originally own by Medway Council, had been disused for some time, until mhs homes and Medway Council worked together to turn it into something much more valuable to the local community. 

 Assistant Director of Development and Sales Gemma Hancock said, "We’re delighted to work in partnership with Medway Council to provide these affordable homes for local people, making use of a previously disused area.  

“This work contributes towards our overall objective to help end the housing crisis in north Kent and underlines our commitment to building sustainably. 

“These fantastic modular homes were delivered from a factory, with the advantages of speed and quality control settings and will provide a warm home, with sustainable electric heating systems that use solar panels, for families to enjoy." 

Leader of Medway Council, Councilor Alan Jarrett, said, “I am pleased that these new affordable, modular, homes have been completed. There is a huge demand for new houses in Medway and we remain committed to ensuing our residents have a great choice of both affordable and luxury homes.

"The White Road development showcases the triumphs of offsite manufacturing and it is pleasing that the homes have been built without producing significant carbon emissions. I wish residents all the best in their new homes.”  

 What are modular homes? 

Modular homes are built in factories, before being covered and transported to the site where they are assembled. This modern method of construction is more affordable and faster than traditional techniques. This means housing associations and councils can provide more homes for those that need them.  

They are also built with eco-friendly materials and are designed to be more energy efficient - great for the environment and the occupant’s finances! 

This development was delivered on schedule by modular-specialists TopHat. Managing Director Andrew Shepherd, said, “Through Homes England, the Government has recognised the need to diversify the supply of new affordable housing for quite some time now. The scheme on White Road, delivered as part of our long-standing relationship with Medway Council, demonstrates the efficiencies our accredited method of delivery can afford clients - which span from developers, councils and housing associations.

“Climate change is an ever-present issue affecting much of Britain’s many industries. As a sector that contributes almost 40 percent to UK emissions, there is an urgent need for a step change in the way the built environment delivers homes. Offsite manufacturing provides the housebuilding industry with the ability to significantly cut emissions.”