Burton Stone Lane York Passivhaus homes on sale soon

City of York Council is creating the 34-property site in Duncombe Square, off Burton Stone Lane in Clifton on the site of what was once Duncombe Barracks.

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As The Press reported at the start of the year the first homes were set to come to market in Spring, but as yet no date has been set.

Estate agents William H Brown have been brought in, and the council says developers Caddick are working to complete the site as soon as possible.

The Passivhaus homes being built at Duncombe Square in Burton Stone Lane, Clifton (Image: Haydn Lewis) The council has not released pricing yet on the properties, but says the development has been designed by social-housing award-winning architects and features Passivhaus design with parking for 16 cars, quality materials and work certified to standards higher than existing housing regulations.

Councillor Michael Pavlovic, executive member for housing at City of York Council, said: “We’re working hard on Duncombe Square and Burnholme Green, to deliver the first ever affordable housing in York and North Yorkshire to be built to Passivhaus standards. When it’s completed, the commercial space at Duncombe Square will also be York’s first ever Passivhaus commercial building.

“Behind the scenes we’ve been learning about Passivhaus building techniques, working with over 120 developers and social landlords to inspire them to adopt a zero carbon approach. We have also been working to upskill tradespeople and University students and students from York College to give them an insight into Passivhaus and this type of construction.

“We’re looking forward to announcing home prices and release dates as soon as possible.

“To register your interest go to www.shapehomesyork.com/”

Cllr Michael Pavlovic Passivhaus is a standard significantly reduces heating bills, and guarantees warm and comfortable buildings. The ventilation system in a Passivhaus provides excellent air quality, whilst Passivhaus homes are better built because of the rigorous quality assurance required.

Currently only one per cent of new buildings in the UK are constructed to the Passivhaus standard including homes, schools, university buildings and leisure centres.

Semi-mature trees are to be planted and every property looks out over the green space, via a balcony or garden space.

There will be two terraces of properties, each with a gated ginnel to allow for socialising and play within each terrace whilst not being accessible to the public.

There are more bike sheds than the average development and an active travel path take residents into York via Grosvenor Road without residents having to travel along Burton Stone Lane.

The Passivhaus homes border St Luke’s Church (Image: Haydn Lewis)