Scottish green social housing development gets go ahead

Hanover (Scotland) has received planning approval for its first social housing development to be built to Passivhaus standards. 

The Drymen development at Conic Way and Montrose Way in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park will comprise 15 affordable homes, replacing the original Drymen housing which was the first development that Hanover (Scotland) owned when it became independent in 1979.

The site has since been demolished to be replaced by the new Passivhaus project and existing Drymen residents will move into the new development once completed.

Buildings built to Passivhaus standards use up to 90% less energy for heating and cooling, and up to 70% less energy than conventional buildings, and have therefore been identified as a key strategy for tackling fuel poverty.

They will also future-proof occupants from increasing unexpected weather patterns.

Hanover’s development partners and contractors include ECD Architects, Cruden Building & Renewals, and TCS Construction Consultants.

‘Hanover is delighted that approval has been granted for the development at Drymen,’ said projects manager, Julie McKinnon.

‘Drymen marks the first Passivhaus development for Hanover, and we are proud to be among the first social housing organisations in Scotland to be achieving this important environmental standard.

‘The Drymen site has special significance for us given that it was Hanover’s first development when we became independent in 1979.

‘We thank all development partners and contractors for their vision and expertise.’

Photo Credit – Hanover (Scotland)