AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FOR CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL COMPLETED
7th October 2014

Profile 22 Approved Commercial Manufacturer Nolan uPVC has helped to complete an innovative new build housing scheme for Carmarthenshire County Council, supplying casement windows for 12 two-bedroom bungalows built across two sites; Seaside, Llanelli and Morfa Maen, Kidwelly. The £1.5m scheme forms part of a wider development which will see further affordable housing built across the county.

Designed by architects, Lewis Partnership Ltd the bungalows were built in accordance with the Code for Sustainable Homes, achieving a Code level 4. In-line with level 4 specification the windows achieve a U-value of 1.6W/m2K, with the disabled bungalow achieving 1.4W/m2K; contributing to the overall efficiency and thermal performance of each bungalow. Using Profile 22 FC60 in white, the casement windows are fitted with a single side opener. Nolan uPVC also supplied white composite doors, front and back.

Andrew Collins, construction manager for WRW heralded the supply chain partnership a great success, “This was the first time that I had worked with Nolan uPVC and Profile 22, and I am happy to say that the whole process was excellent. The quality of the product is first class and communication during the manufacturing process was also very good.

“The products were delivered to site when requested and in accordance with our tight timescales. It must also be noted that the installation team were very helpful, safety aware and the quality of workmanship an exceptionally high standard.”

Throughout the planning process Carmarthenshire County Council had to ensure that the new bungalows catered for the needs of older or disabled people. The original homes provided sheltered accommodation for people over 50; these were demolished to make way for the brand new, energy efficient and well-insulated homes. Completed over a 12 month period the development forms part of the County Council’s 10 year new build programme; aiding delivery of the Carmarthenshire Homes Standard Plus.

Since completion the bungalows have been well received locally, and the tenants are extremely happy with the improvements. Commenting on the project and the Council’s commitment to providing long-lasting, good quality and future-proof homes for its tenants, housing services manager for Carmarthenshire County Council, Jonathan Morgan said: “We are delighted that the new bungalows have been completed and the tenants are enjoying the benefits of their new homes. The Council is committed to providing excellent quality homes that will bring significant benefits in terms of health and general well-being for households.”

To encourage community engagement the Council invited children from local primary schools to name the two sites. The winners were Heol Losin Du – relating to a local nursery rhyme, and Clos Y Gilfach, which translates as ‘by the sea’.

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