Sladebrook Road

Bath, Somerset

Sladebrook Road is a residential development of 9 dwellings, arranged as 6 semi-detached three bed houses, and 3 detached four bed villas, set upon the top of Southdown Hill within the suburban environs of Bath.

The proposed dwellings have been composed so as to knit elegantly into the suburban neighbourhood. The orientation and layout of the development responds positively to the local vernacular, providing discrete locations for car parking and south facing gardens. The building forms have been adapted to create a distinct individuality, although the height and mass of the proposed dwellings respond in a sympathetic manner to the immediate context, the choice of brick allows a positive departure creating a unique feel to this place. The proposal incorporates a rich landscape composition and is arranged to provide the highest standard of sustainable design.

• This exemplar development built to the AECB Low Energy Standard will help Bath & North East Somerset reach its target of net carbon zero by 2030.

• The properties’ green credentials include air source heat pumps, mechanical ventilation and heat recovery and solar panels, which are set to save the new owners more than 50% on energy bills.

• All the homes will have electric vehicle charging points.