Earl Shilton
Delivering High-Quality Affordable Homes in Partnership with Midland Heart Housing Group
Snowdon Homes is delivering a major residential development at Hill Top Farm, Earl Shilton, in partnership with Midland Heart Housing Group, one of the Midlands’ leading Registered Providers.
The scheme demonstrates Snowdon Homes’ ability to combine Design & Build expertise, technical coordination, infrastructure delivery, programme control and commercial discipline within a single integrated delivery model.
housing partner
Building on a successful Partnership with Midland Heart Housing Group, a Homes England Strategic Partner
delivery
100% Social Housing Development. 50 Affordable Rent homes
Long-Term Delivery Certainty
Delivered under a fixed-price JCT Design & Build contract throughout a 110-week delivery period.
Infrastructure & Adoption
Section 106 planning obligations, Section 278 highway works, Section 38 road adoptions, Section 104 sewer adoptions including a foul water pump station alongside easements and wayleaves.
Project Overview
Located at Hill Top Farm, Leicester Road, Earl Shilton, the development will deliver 50 high-quality new homes for Midland Heart.
The scheme transforms a former farm site into a modern residential development and forms part of the wider housing allocation in the area.
With the project now approaching completion, Earl Shilton demonstrates Snowdon Homes’ ability to take responsibility for a technically demanding development from coordinated design through infrastructure and construction to final delivery.
Key Challenges Solved
The development has required Snowdon Homes to manage a number of significant technical and infrastructure challenges:
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Management and remediation of existing ground conditions as part of the development strategy.
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Specialist ground engineering solutions coordinated with the structural design and construction programme.
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Extensive coordination of levels and engineered retaining wall solutions across the development.
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Delivery and coordination of the Section 278 highway works, Section 38 estate roads and drainage adoption arrangements.
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Programme-led coordination of gas, electricity, water and telecommunications infrastructure alongside the main construction works.
Our Process
Design & Build – Integrated Technical Delivery
Earl Shilton is being delivered under a JCT Design & Build 2016 contract, with Snowdon Homes coordinating the design and construction process.
Working alongside Oakley Architects and Welland Design & Build, the project benefits from an integrated technical team responsible for:
- Design coordination and technical management
- Buildability and value engineering
- Ground engineering and structural solutions
- Drainage and infrastructure coordination
- Construction methodology and sequencing
- Programme and risk management
This integrated approach allows design decisions to be considered alongside practical construction requirements, programme and long-term performance.
Section Agreements & Infrastructure Delivery
Earl Shilton demonstrates Snowdon Homes’ capability to manage the statutory agreements and infrastructure required to bring a residential development through to completion.
The scheme includes:
- Section 106 – planning obligations, with responsibility retained by the Client
- Section 278 – works to the existing public highway
- Section 38 – adoption of new estate roads
- Section 104 – delivered through a NAV arrangement with ICOSA
These elements are integrated into the design and construction programme from an early stage, reducing interface risk and protecting delivery certainty.
Engineering Excellence – Retaining Walls & Ground Solutions
A defining feature of Earl Shilton has been the management of ground conditions, site levels and retaining structures.
The development incorporates driven and vibro piling together with engineered retaining wall solutions.
Snowdon Homes has utilised Tobermore Secura retaining wall systems, supported by our in-house groundworks capability through Higham Groundworks & Civil Engineering.
This approach provides:
- Engineered retaining wall solutions
- Manufacturer-backed technical input
- Efficient installation
- Reduced interface between designer, supplier and installer
- Improved programme control
- High-quality finishes appropriate to the residential environment
By integrating design, product selection and construction delivery, Snowdon Homes is able to manage one of the more significant technical interfaces encountered on complex residential developments.
Programme Control & Delivery
Start on Site: 16 October 2024
Original Contract Completion: 27 November 2026
Forecast Completion: 30 September 2026
Programme Improvement: Approximately 8 weeks ahead of contract programme
With the development now approaching completion, Earl Shilton demonstrates proactive programme management and strong site delivery.
Performance has been supported by:
- Strong site leadership
- Effective sequencing of infrastructure and housebuilding
- Early management of technical risks
- Close subcontractor coordination
- Integrated design and construction programming
Commercial Performance & Control
Earl Shilton demonstrates disciplined commercial management and effective control of change.
This demonstrates Snowdon Homes’ ability to maintain:
- Strong pre-construction control
- Minimal variation exposure
- Effective management of change
- Predictable commercial outcomes for Registered Providers
Quality, Compliance & Accreditations
Snowdon Homes operates under independently accredited management systems:
- ISO 9001 – Quality Management
- ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
- ISO 45001 – Health & Safety Management
These are supported through digital inspections, quality assurance processes, structured reporting and live compliance management.
Snowdon Homes is also a Living Wage Foundation accredited employer and operates in accordance with the Fair Payment Code.
Sustainability & Building Performance
The 50 homes at Earl Shilton incorporate a range of measures designed to improve energy performance and reduce long-term running costs.
These include:
- Designed EPC ratings of A/B
- Photovoltaic panels to every home
- Electric vehicle charging
- System 3 Mechanical Extract Ventilation
- Fabric-first energy efficiency measures
- Overheating assessments incorporating simplified methodology and TM59 where required
The development combines established building technology with enhanced fabric and renewable energy measures to provide efficient, practical homes for Midland Heart residents.
Digital Delivery & Transparent Governance
Snowdon Homes operates a Procore-led Integrated Management System, providing structured digital governance throughout project delivery.
Our integrated systems include:
- Procore – project governance, document control, RFIs and reporting
- 1Breadcrumb – health & safety and site compliance
- Asta Powerproject – programme sequencing and critical path management
- Sage – financial management and controls
Together, these systems provide a clear and auditable project record, structured document control and transparent communication across the project team.
For Registered Providers and Employer’s Agents, this provides greater visibility of project information and a clear record of decisions, approvals and actions throughout delivery.
Why Earl Shilton Demonstrates Snowdon Homes’ Capability
Manage complex ground conditions and ground improvement
Coordinate Sections 278, 38 and 104 adoptions
Deliver complex levels and engineered retaining structures
Manage off-site drainage and utility interfaces
Deliver approximately eight weeks ahead of contract programme