Chatteris, West Street

Large-Scale Mixed-Tenure Development with Full Design and Infrastructure Responsibility

Snowdon Homes is delivering 70 new affordable homes at West Street, Chatteris, in partnership with Platform Housing Group.

This major mixed-tenure development demonstrates Snowdon Homes’ ability to take responsibility forcomplex Design & Build projects, combining strong programme and commercial control with the coordination of design, planning, utilities and adoptable infrastructure.

Chatteris showcases the end-to-end delivery capability that Snowdon Homes brings to Registered Providers and their professional teams.

housing partner

Building on a successful Partnership with Platform Housing Group, a Homes England Strategic Partner

delivery

100% Social Housing Development. 49 Affordable Rent and 21 Shared Ownership

Long-Term Delivery Certainty

Delivered under a fixed-price JCT Design & Build contract throughout a 123-week delivery period.

infrastructure & adoption

Section 106 planning, Section 278 highway works, Section 38 road adoptions, Section 104 sewer adoptions.

Project Overview

The Chatteris development delivers a comprehensive mixed-tenure residential scheme, providing:

A wide range of 2, 3 and 4-bedroom homes
Bungalows supporting accessibility and long-term occupancy
A blend of affordable rent and shared ownership housing

The scheme has been secured through a planning committee route (2025), forming part of a wider residential expansion within the Chatteris area.

Delivered under a fully integrated Design & Build contract, Snowdon Homes is responsible for all aspects of design coordination, infrastructure and construction delivery.

Key Challenges Solved

As a large-scale scheme, Chatteris is driven by infrastructure and delivery coordination challenges, including:

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Demolition and site clearance, including asbestos management

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Ground improvement and piling requirements, impacting early-stage sequencing

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Integration of a new substation requirement, requiring coordination with utility providers

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Delivery across multiple work fronts on a 70-unit programme

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Managing mixed-tenure delivery across a large site footprint

Our Process

Design & Build – Integrated, Scalable Delivery

Chatteris demonstrates Snowdon Homes’ ability to scale its Design & Build delivery model across larger developments.

The approach includes:

Full coordination of architectural, civil and structural design
Integration of infrastructure and housing delivery
Phased construction across multiple work fronts
Risk management at scale

Working with Welland Design and Build across all disciplines, the project benefits from a fully integrated design structure, reducing interface risk and ensuring buildability from inception to completion.

Section Agreements & Infrastructure Delivery

A key strength of the Chatteris scheme is the management of multiple statutory agreements, critical to programme certainty and long-term asset adoption.

The project includes:

Section 106 Agreement
Securing affordable housing provision and planning obligations
Section 278 Agreement
Delivery of off-site highway works and access infrastructure
Section 38 Agreement
Construction of adoptable estate roads to local authority standards
Section 104 Agreement (ESP)
Adoption of foul and surface water drainage networks

alongside easements, wayleaves, utility diversions.

Snowdon Homes manages these through:

Early engagement with statutory bodies and utility providers
Integration of approvals into the programme
Controlled delivery aligned with adoption standards

This ensures:

Programme stability and reduced approval risk
Smooth transition into adoption and asset handover
Long-term confidence for the Registered Provider

Programme Certainty at Scale

Start on Site: August 2025
Duration: 123 weeks
Completion: November 2027

Delivery is driven by:

Efficient phasing and sequencing of plots
Parallel work streams to maximise productivity
Strong site management and subcontractor coordination

This ensures that even at 70 units, the scheme remains predictable, controlled and aligned with client expectations.

Commercial Performance and Value Delivery

Chatteris demonstrates strong commercial discipline: Zero Variations: No recorded client variations

This reflects:

Strong pre-construction planning and risk assessment
Effective cost control and procurement strategy
Robust management of construction-phase risk

Quality, Compliance and Accreditations

Snowdon Homes operates under a fully accredited management system:

ISO 9001 – Quality Management
ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
ISO 45001 – Health & Safety Management

Supported by:

Digital quality inspections and defect management
Real-time compliance tracking
Structured, auditable reporting

In addition:

Living Wage Foundation accredited
Fair Payment Code compliant
Strong social value and community engagement commitments

Sustainability & Building Performance

The scheme incorporates a modern, efficient design approach:

Target EPC rating of B
Air Source Heat Pumps for heating and hot water
Electric vehicle charging provision
Waste Water Heat Recovery

This ensures long-term efficiency and asset performance for the Registered Provider.

Digital Delivery & Transparent Governance (Procore-led IMS)

Given the scale and complexity, Snowdon Homes delivers the scheme through its Procore-led Integrated Management System (IMS).

This provides:

A single source of truth across all project data
Time-stamped audit trails for all decisions and approvals
Real-time visibility for Platform Housing and stakeholders
Full coordination between commercial, design and site teams

Integrated systems include:

Procore – governance, document control and reporting
Breadcrumb – health & safety and compliance
Asta Powerproject – programme control
Sage – financial governance

Why Chatteris Demonstrates Snowdon Homes’ Capability

Deliver large-scale mixed-tenure developments under Design & Build contracts

Coordinate multiple statutory agreements and infrastructure requirements

Manage demolition, piling and utility installation at scale

Maintain programme certainty across large developments

Achieve strong commercial outcomes with zero variation exposure