Green Living
Leading Sustainable Developments
Housing has a significant impact on the environment, with around 25% of the UK’s carbon
emissions being generated in our homes. On average in Britain, £1 in every £3 spent on
energy in the home is wasted immediately. However, at Countryside Properties we have an
excellent track record in building high quality new homes that are highly energy and water efficient.
We are also widely recognised for creating developments which are environmentally and socially
sustainable. This is great for our customers financially and it’s good for the environment too.
As a leader in sustainable development we recognise that innovative, responsible development
creates added value and is fundamental to our future. Countryside Properties is totally
committed to sustainable development.
We ensure that environmental considerations are incorporated into the planning and design
of all our developments. We also ensure that the landscapes we create integrate with and
enhance the surrounding natural and built environment. During construction we adhere to the
principles of best construction practice and good neighbourliness through the Considerate
Constructors Scheme.
Recognition
- Countryside Properties has been ranked by NextGeneration (which includes WWF) as the
leading privately owned housebuilder with regard to its sustainability practices and reporting.
- In 2006 we were delighted to achieve the International Environmental Management Standard
ISO 14001:2004 from the British Standards Institute.
- We have received 60 awards for sustainability since 2001.