The previous developer abandoned the site leaving a number of partially completed properties, including completion of the external brick envelopes, windows / doors, roof structure, coverings and PV solar panels.

The internal programme of works includes plumbing and electrical installations, dry lining / plastering, fitting of kitchens and bathrooms and decoration.

External works include the completion of the children’s play area, soft landscaping, stormwater attenuation pond, driveways and estate road.

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This marks the second successful collaboration between the Evesham-based housing association (Rooftop) and Aqua in the area, following the redevelopment of Bishops Drive, known as Pember Close. The latest Crown Close project regenerates a 1960s housing and garages site originally built for local Smith Industries workers into a new neighbourhood, to now offer 10 apartments and 18 houses in a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom homes for social rent and shared ownership.

Renamed Eversfield Close, the development was carefully designed to meet the needs of the local community and provides energy-efficient, affordable housing for the future. All homes are EPC A-rated and equipped with solar photovoltaics (PV) panels, energy-efficient heating systems, and EV charging points. Aqua partnered with architects, the Space Studio (Birmingham) on the project.

Mark Ramdehal, head of development at Rooftop Housing Group, said: “The development is about more than bricks and mortar – it’s about reinvestment in a community. Eversfield Close brings good-quality, sustainable homes to Bishop’s Cleeve, helping local people stay near family, schools and work. We’re incredibly proud of the regeneration and grateful to our partners for helping to make it happen.”

With sustainability in mind, the roof tiles, concrete, brick and blockwork arising from the demolition works was crushed, recycled and re-used on site to form temporary road surfaces and hard standings around the site.

Eversfield Close features a contemporary modern design, in keeping with the first Rooftop development, and blends a traditional build featuring facing brickwork and saw-tooth pitched roofs to reflect the former character of the area, finished with standing seam metal roofs. The houses boast larger than usual living areas for modern living.

Retained trees have been combined with new specimen trees and shrubs to create appealing landscaping that includes a communal seating area. A sustainable permeable paving drainage system has been incorporated into the parking and public pathways for rainwater run-off.

Jason Wasley, managing director at Aqua Construction, said: “This exciting redevelopment represents our second project for Rooftop who are specialists in delivering affordable housing schemes in South Worcestershire and North Gloucestershire. We are proud to have completed construction on schedule this Spring with the first phase already occupied.”

“We pride ourselves on transforming sites and creating sustainable communities, built to the highest standards, where people can be proud to live and work. We look forward to our next collaboration with Rooftop Housing Group.”

A handover ceremony took place on Thursday, 17th April to mark the completion of the development. Project partners were invited to attend, and they toured the new homes and saw first-hand the transformation of the site.

The development was made possible thanks to grant funding from Homes England and Tewkesbury Borough Council.

“Build-Zone is proud to be working alongside Aqua Construction and Rooftop Housing on projects, including Crown Close, Bishops Cleeve, continuing our history of working well together. As a specialist provider of 10 and 12-year Structural Warranties and Latent Defects Insurance, we offer expert building warranty insurance specifically designed for social housing and are pleased to work again on developments of such a high standard,” added Bob Stembridge, business development, at Build-Zone.

The Crown Close redevelopment is part of Rooftop’s wider regeneration masterplan in Bishop’s Cleeve, including previous developments in Bishops Close and Bishops Drive garage site. Each project reflects Rooftop’s long-term commitment to building safe, affordable homes that meet local needs

Photo – Crown Close 1: Laurence Aston,Head of New Developments., Aqua; Jason Wasley, Managing Director, Aqua; Daisy Halford, Rooftop Housing Group Board Member; Boris Worrall, Rooftop Housing Group Chief Executive; Mark Ramdehal, Head of Development, Rooftop; Esther Styan, Senior Development Officer, Rooftop; Derek Gibbs, Construction Director, Aqua; Ian Tinker, Site Manager, Aqua.

Photo – Crown Close 2 : Daisy Halford, Rooftop Housing Group Board Member; Esther Styan, Senior Development Officer, Rooftop; Jason Wasley, Managing Director, Aqua Construction.

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