sustainable homes

Yelverton's new sustainable development

A striking new sustainable development on the western edge of Dartmoor National Park demonstrates how good planning works at its best – with the landscape and the community in mind. Built by Plymouth's J&M Homes Ltd, Harrowbeer Mews in Yelverton is a stunning contemporary residential and commercial development, constructed with the heritage materials of Dartmoor (slate, timber and...

Thousands of Plymouth tenants to get £50m home improvements

Thousands of Plymouth Community Homes (PCH) tenants could soon enjoy lower energy bills thanks to a new scheme to upgrade their homes.

PCH has announced that it is joining forces with British Gas to insulate around 10,000 homes – nearly 70 per cent of its stock – over the next eight years.

PCH will insulate the homes with either external or cavity wall insulation.

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