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Commited to design

The Burnhill Green development will transform our area for the better. I have been particularly impressed with The Crown Estate's approach to working with us and to listening to the views of local residents. - Councillor Joan Burton MBE, South Staffordshire Council.

The Crown Estate understands that development needs to respond to local sensitivities, including:

  • The local landscape and setting of nearby villages and neighbourhoods, including views from sensitive landscapes such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
  • The historic environment, including conservation areas, listed buildings, archaeology and natural features such as hedgerows and woodland.
  • Wildlife, including valued habitats and protected species.
  • Local architectural styles and designs.
  • Other important local environmental priorities (e.g. flood risk and surface water drainage).

Putting theory into practice

  • The Crown Estate’s environmentally-friendly development at Burnhill Green, near Wolverhampton, is an example of our approach to design and demonstrates how we put our principles into practice.
  • In the heart of the countryside, the development combines the latest green technologies with traditional British crafts and materials.
  • The new homes conform to the village’s established architectural style and meet Level 4 of the Code for Sustainable Homes.
  • Sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDs) and landscaping in front of the new houses creates a new ecology-rich village green.