Sarah Dyke MP visited Delamare Park last week, our gas-free, 82-home development in Frome, Somerset.

Sarah Dyke MP visited Delamare Park last week, our gas-free, 82-home development in Frome, Somerset.

All 82 energy efficient properties are fitted with air source heat pumps as standard, replacing gas boilers with a clean, emissions-free way of meeting a home's heating and hot water requirements.

Sarah Dyke MP said: "It's very encouraging to see the country's biggest housebuilder is taking the climate crisis seriously, protecting the natural environment and incorporating energy efficient technology into new homes in Somerton and Frome."

The development, named after Sir John de la Mare, who built nearby Nunney Castle in the 14th century, also includes electric car charging provisions, more than three acres of open space as well as measures to support wildlife including the planting of 178 new trees, the creation of hedgehog highways and a five-metre ecological boundary, which will be preserved for nature.

Land Director John Parry said: "It was a privilege to welcome Sarah Dyke MP to Delamare Park and show her the energy efficient properties we're building across her constituency.

"Delamare Park demonstrates that it's possible to successfully balance the demands for quality housing with the need to protect the environment.

"This site will pave the way for future schemes by Barratt Developments and set the standard for environmentally responsible housing in the South West region and beyond."