New eco-friendly homes being built at Callerton, Newcastle by Bellway

The new eco-homes boast solar panels, extra insulation, heat pumps, triple glazing and under floor heating that developers say make them better for the planet.

Four of the green dwellings are being built in Newcastle as part of a pilot project by builders.

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Two of the homes, which boast ‘world-leading levels of energy efficiency’ and ‘low-carbon heating’, have already been sold, with two still on the market.

Drawings of the homes' new eco credentials (Image: PR)

Leanne Fletcher, Head of Sustainability at Bellway which is behind the development at Callerton, in Newcastle’s west, said: “Bellway is determined to harness the latest technological advancements to build enduring homes that will stand the test of time and provide sustainable housing for our customers.

“We are also keen to use this opportunity to help stimulate the property and construction industries, increasing innovation and growing the demand and manufacturing capabilities for green technologies.

“The launch of these Future Homes at Church View comes almost three years before the introduction of the Government’s Future Homes Standard, demonstrating that Bellway is at the forefront of the industry’s attempts to minimise its impact on the planet.

The homes are being built at a development in Callerton, Newcastle (Image: PR)

“The technological solutions these homes provide will enable buyers to monitor and manage their energy consumption, which we predict will help to reduce the impact of rising fuel prices while reducing the size of their own carbon footprints.”

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The Echo understands the new owners will be asked to monitor their energy bills to see what impact the properties’ green credentials have on spiralling utility costs.

Each home comes with solar panels, installed in the roof’s structure to improve their appearance, extra thick insulation, triple glazing in every window, heat pumps instead of gas boilers, low-energy underfloor heating, and energy efficient appliances with water-saving plumbing systems.

Just a normal house - how the semi-detached eco-homes will look when completed. (Image: PR)

The homes have a Predicted Energy Assessment of 98 to 100 A – the highest possible score – for energy efficiency and environmental impact.

In 2025 the Government’s Future Homes Standard comes into place, requiring new builds to be future proofer, producing 75-80% fewer carbon emissions.

Two homes, the semi-detached three-bed ‘Clematis’ at £249,995, and detached four-bed ‘Myrtle’ at £319,995, are still on the market.

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