Plans have been revealed for the development of an affordable housing eco-village in the up-market London borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

Developers hopes that the project will produce 20 per cent of its energy requirements from solar panels and wind turbines, while also making use of heat-trapping technologies such as double glazing insulation.

Commenting on the development, Daniel Moylan, deputy leader of the council, said: "This is an opportunity to develop a true vision for the area. It is a wonderful chance to create a complete and sustainable community."

He added that the 10.4-acre site on Warwick Road will pioneer a range of new environmental initiatives such as green roofs that attract wildlife and charging points for electric vehicles

The buildings to be replaced in the densely-populated district are Charles House at the corner of Kensington High Street, a local Homebase, a former Territorial Army building and the Empress Telephone Exchange.

British Gas recently revealed that London has the lowest proportion of energy-efficient homes in the country.

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Author:  Joanne McCabe

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