Planning permission has been granted for a new eco village in the leafy suburbs of Bristol city centre.

Housebuilder Redrow will be developing the new site, which is to encompass 100 dwellings - all of them adhering to Level 3 of the government's strict Code for Sustainable Homes.

Among the key measures planned for the properties are the presence of energy efficient boilers, thermal solar panels and comprehensive insulation including double glazing in windows and doors.

Peter Carpinelli, managing director of Redrow Homes South West, said that the suburban village of Cheswick would form part of a green corridor that will make Bristol a more environmentally-friendly place to live.

"It really will be a village built for modern life in the 21st century and will suit a wide range of homebuyers," he said. "Redrow is proud to be playing its part to help reduce carbon emissions and help homebuyers who want to live in a more sustainable community."

Gordon Brown set an ambitious target of building ten new eco towns in a bid to lower the nation's carbon footprint.

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Author:  Joanne McCabe

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