Building Homes That Are Better Than Net Zero
“Our mission is to build homes that inspire change. Better Than Net Zero Homes that lead a movement toward a more sustainable world. Shaping healthy and positive places for years to come”
Café Field, Puckeridge
Proposal for a new Better Than Net Zero neighbourhood
Greencore Homes is preparing detailed proposals for a new neighbourhood at Café Field in Puckeridge. The site benefits from outline planning permission for up to 91 homes and we are now working with the community as the plans evolve.
Our Vision
Our ambition for Café Field is to create a landscape led neighbourhood that delivers Better Than Net Zero homes while enhancing the natural environment and creating long term community value.
We plan to deliver:
91 Better Than Net Zero homes
40% affordable housing, providing a mix of affordable rent and shared ownership homes for local people
A new Local Equipped Area for Play (LEAP)
A Local Area for Play (LAP)
A new country park accessible to the wider community
Enhanced green infrastructure and biodiversity
About the Site
Location
Puckeridge is well located within East Hertfordshire, positioned close to the A10 and A120 which connect London and Cambridge.
The site is located near several key towns including:
Bishop's Stortford
Ware
Buntingford
Local bus services provide connections to surrounding towns and rail services.
Landscape Led Design
The proposals are being shaped by the surrounding landscape and ecological context. Our aim is to create a neighbourhood that strengthens green infrastructure, enhances biodiversity and provides accessible open space for the community.
Key elements include:
New country park
Tree planting and habitat creation
Enhanced biodiversity
Walking routes and green connections
Greencore Homes is working with Stir Architecture and a wider team of specialist consultants to develop the proposals.
Consultants include expertise in:
Ecology
Landscape
Transport
Drainage
Arboriculture
The Project Team
“The proposed development will deliver 91 new homes, including 40% affordable housing, together with a range of wider community and environmental benefits.”
The Emerging Proposals
This is private land. Ecological surveys are currently taking place on site, and archaeological investigations will begin shortly. For safety reasons, please do not enter. Thank you for your understanding