Community led housing project in Dumfries and Galloway in collaboration with Nith Vally Leaf Trust and South of Scotland Community Housing.

As a partnership, VASO by Eco, Nith Valley Leaf Trust, South of Scotland Community Housing, and South of Scotland Enterprise recently commissioned a feasibility report for development of a brownfield site in Dumfries and Galloway with construction utilising the VASO by Eco system. The design scheme can accommodate up to five dwellings along with a community garden and multi-purpose community spaces. The design scheme represent a wholly new housing typology and will enhance five homes already owned by NVLT.

Feasibility study:

• T3 blocks
• 2 x 2 storey 3 bedroom
• 2 x 1.5 storey 3/4 bedroom
• 1 x 1.5 storey 2 bedroom
• Car parking
• Shared community area
• Community building

Highlighted in the recent Prosper report, Housing Supply for a Growing Economy, our feasibility study for this project features as a case study.

The proposed development will enhance current affordable housing owned by

NVLT adding significant community cohesion and connectivity by linking with

other community housing and facilities such as a café shop. NVLT is a Community Development Trust with a strong track record in delivering community-led housing in Closeburn, Dumfries and Galloway. SOSCH is a community-led housing enabler that supports Development Trusts to deliver innovative housing that meets identified local need.

Link to the Prosper report: https://prosper.scot/housing-supply/

The feasibility study includes a traditional build cost plan alongside that of a VASO Build cost plan. A comparison finds that the VASO Build solution would represent a 20-week time-saving that could see £14,585 in additional rent income for the intended client. The comparison is highlighted below: