Fenn Close, Nassington
housing partner
Working with Northants Rural Housing and Orbit as EA, Delivering affordable homes with Open Market Units to subsidise viability, supporting rural social housing needs.
delivery
The development comprised 12 homes, including nine affordable homes for rent and shared ownership.
Procurement Partnership
Procured through a package deal under a Development Agreement, the scheme brought together land, housing delivery and partner requirements within a coordinated commercial arrangement.
Infrastructure & Technical Delivery
Delivery included off-site foul drainage, third-party easements and Section 38, 278 and 104 agreements.
Developent Overview
Social Rent, Affordable Rent & Shared Ownership
The development consisted of 12 plots:
• 1-bedroom flats
• 2-bedroom houses
• 3-bedroom houses
Infrastructure & Adoption
The scheme successfully delivered:
• Section 38 estate road (adopted in 2024)
• Section 104 surface water drainage (adopted in 2024)
• Private foul drainage secured via Deed of Easement
• S50 licence for private foul pipework beneath adopted highway
Adoption compliance is a critical delivery risk area — this project evidences full technical management capability.
Sustainability & Energy Strategy
• EPC Rating: B
• Air Source Heat Pumps
• System 3 MEV ventilation
• High-performance fabric construction
• Fully compliant Building Regulations
Programme & Performance
The development was delivered on time in accordance with the Development Agreement and agreed contract sum.
Development Agreement Date: April 2021
Construction Start: April 2021
Practical Completion: 31 January 2022
