Burwell
Large-Scale Affordable Housing Delivered with Programme Certainty and Commercial Control
Snowdon Homes is delivering a flagship residential development at Burwell in partnership with Stonewater Housing Group – one of the UK’s leading Registered Providers.
Comprising 61 new homes, this scheme demonstrates Snowdon Homes’ ability to deliver larger-scale affordable housing developments, combining programme certainty, commercial discipline and infrastructure coordination under a fully integrated Design & Build model.
housing partner
Building on a successful partnership with Stonewater Housing Group.
delivery
61 Homes. 100% Affordable Housing Development, 34 Affordable Rent and 27 Shared Ownership Opportunities
Procurement Partnership
Delivered under a fixed-price JCT Design & Build contract throughout a 117-week delivery period.
Multi-Stakeholder Delivery
Delivering affordable housing within a complex consortium and masterplan development.
Project Overview
The Burwell development forms part of a wider strategic residential allocation, delivering a significant mixed-tenure housing scheme.
The project has progressed from:
- Outline planning approval (2019)
- Through to Reserved Matters approval (2025)
Snowdon Homes is delivering the scheme under a fully integrated Design & Build contract, taking responsibility for design coordination, programme management and construction delivery.
Key Challenges Solved
Burwell represents a large-scale delivery environment, where complexity is driven by coordination and scale rather than site constraints:
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Managing a 61-unit delivery programme across multiple phases
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Integrating with a live masterplan and planning framework
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Coordinating multi-utility infrastructure through a NAV (IWNL / GTC)
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Delivering infrastructure to adoptable standards
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Maintaining programme control across multiple trades and work fronts
Our Process
Design & Build – Scalable Delivery Model
Burwell demonstrates Snowdon Homes’ ability to scale its Design & Build capability across larger developments.
Responsibilities include:
- Full coordination of design across disciplines
- Integration of infrastructure and housing delivery
- Programme sequencing across multiple concurrent work fronts
- Risk management across a large delivery envelope
Working with James Garner Architecture and Welland Design & Build, the project operates through a single, coordinated design structure, reducing interface risk and improving efficiency.
Section Agreements & Infrastructure Delivery
A key component of the Burwell scheme is the management and delivery of statutory infrastructure agreements, which are critical to both programme and long-term asset adoption.
The project includes:
Section 106 planning obligations, Section 38 road adoptions and Section 104 sewer adoptions, alongside easements, wayleaves and service connections, ensuring every development is delivered efficiently and ready for long-term adoption and occupation.
Snowdon Homes manages these agreements through:
- Early-stage coordination with statutory bodies
- Integration of design, approvals and construction sequencing
- Ongoing compliance monitoring to ensure adoption standards are met
This approach ensures:
- Programme certainty, avoiding delays linked to approvals or adoption
- Reduced long-term risk for the Registered Provider
- Smooth transition from construction to asset handover
Programme Certainty at Scale
Start on Site: November 2025
Duration: 117 weeks
Completion: February 2028
Delivery is driven by:
- Structured phasing and plot sequencing
- Parallel work streams to maintain productivity
- Strong coordination of subcontractors and supply chain
This ensures the scheme is delivered with predictability and control, even at scale.
Commercial Performance and Value Delivery
Burwell demonstrates strong commercial discipline:
- Strong pre-construction planning
- Effective cost control throughout delivery
- Robust management of risk and change
Quality, Compliance and Accreditations
Snowdon Homes operates a fully accredited management system:
- ISO 9001 – Quality Management
- ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
- ISO 45001 – Health & Safety Management
Supported by:
- Digital inspections and quality control systems
- Live compliance tracking
- Structured reporting aligned to Employer’s Agent requirements
In addition:
- Living Wage Foundation accreditation
- Fair Payment Code compliance
- Strong commitment to social value delivery
Sustainability and Long-Term Performance
The scheme incorporates a modern, low-carbon design approach:
- Target EPC ratings of A/B
- Air Source Heat Pumps for heating
- Photovoltaic panels installed across all plots
- Battery storage for improved energy performance
- Electric vehicle charging provision
Digital Delivery & Transparent Governance (Procore-led IMS)
To support a project of this scale, Snowdon Homes utilises its Procore-led Integrated Management System.
This provides:
- A single source of truth across all project information
- Real-time reporting on programme, cost and quality
- Full auditability of decisions and approvals
- Transparent collaboration with Stonewater and the Employer’s Agent
Integrated platforms include:
- Procore – governance and document control
- Breadcrumb – health & safety compliance
- Asta Powerproject – programme control
- Sage – financial governance
Why Burwell Demonstrates Snowdon Homes’ Capability
Deliver large-scale Design & Build schemes
Manage statutory agreements and adoptable infrastructure
Maintain programme certainty across multiple work fronts
Achieve strong commercial outcomes with zero variation exposure
Provide full transparency through digital project governance