Hook Norton Community Land Trust

Hook Norton Community Land Trust delivers an innovative, community-led development of affordable homes designed to have a positive environmental impact and stand the test of time.

Following two years of community consultation, the group received planning permission for 12 affordable passivhaus homes and a communal building. The layout and design were shaped entirely by the needs of the local community, with the homes designed by local practice Charlie Luxton Design. Eight homes are available for affordable rent and four for sale.

The development benefits from a Low Carbon Hub-designed microgrid managing solar PV generation and supply across the site, a community car club with five electric vehicles charged from the microgrid, EV charging points, food growing areas and wildlife-friendly spaces. The communal building offers co-working space, a meeting room, therapy room and guest accommodation.

The project raised £343,020 through a community share offer, with donations still welcome to help close the remaining funding gap.