Orbit Homes is continuing its commitment to delivering quality, energy efficient affordable homes with plans approved for 93 new homes in Hemsby, Norfolk.
Located on Yarmouth Road, the scheme will be a fully affordable development from Orbit Homes where 60% of the homes will be for social rent, with the remaining homes available for purchase through Shared Ownership. The development will feature a mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom houses and two-bedroom bungalows.
The new homes will be built to Orbit Homes’ sector-leading design and safety standards, which have been matched against the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents’ (RoSPA) Safer by Design framework to limit the most common hazards found in a home.
All homes are also set to support energy efficiency with Air Source Heat Pumps, ground floor underfloor heating and electric vehicle charging points for every home as standard.
The development is designed to welcome biodiversity and will include public open spaces, supporting Orbit Group’s commitment to enable nature’s recovery in 30% of its outdoor spaces by 2030. Orbit Homes will also make contributions towards play areas within the neighbouring area.
Construction is expected to start in summer 2026. Grant funding from Homes England will support the delivery of affordable homes at the site.
Brian Nearney, Chief Development Officer at Orbit, commented:
“We are delighted to share our plans to bring 93 high quality, energy efficient new affordable homes to Norfolk at this site in Hemsby. This development continues our investment across the region and our commitment to delivering much-needed new homes in a mix of affordable tenures, with 60% of these homes for social rent and the remainder for Shared Ownership to support the local housing need.
“This development is also designed to maximise our positive environmental impact, providing customers with energy efficient homes and thriving green spaces to enjoy. We’re excited to see this site progress over the coming years.”
The scheme will also include at least one nature positive feature for every new home built, as part of Orbit Homes’ commitment to ‘Homes for Nature’, a five-year initiative from the Future Homes Hub dedicated to increasing wildlife on all new developments. Homes for Nature measures include bird nesting boxes, hedgehog highways and nature friendly planting.
The new development joins several that Orbit Homes is currently delivering in Norfolk, including Victoria Gardens in Great Plumstead, Dovecote Gardens in Old Catton, Mill View in Dereham and Harolds Gate in Harleston.
For more information on Orbit Homes’ developments in the East, visit: www.orbithomes.org.uk