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HOCKERTON HOUSING PROJECT TRADING LIMITED

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HOCKERTON HOUSING PROJECT TRADING LIMITED (03179843)

HOCKERTON HOUSING PROJECT TRADING

Phone: +44 (0)1636 816 902
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ABOUT HOCKERTON HOUSING PROJECT TRADING LIMITED

Company information

Hockerton Housing Project Trading Ltd. No. 3179843

The above Company is registered in England & Wales.

The energy hierarchy places different energy services in order of their cost-effectiveness at curbing carbon emissions, and is key to our decision-making at Hockerton Housing Project.

Energy efficiency, or ‘fabric first’ builds energy saving in, so energy savings are sustained over the life of a building or product for a relatively small upfront cost, More information available when we talk about

How was planning permission achieved?

In August 1996 the Project made UK post-war planning history by obtaining special permission to build a sustainable housing development on agricultural land.

Planning permission was achieved despite a number of hurdles, including a comprehensive legal document, a section 106 agreement (see next question), attached to planning consent.

Nick Martin (one of the project members), combined his interests in renewable energy and low impact developments to consider various concepts that lead him to the earth-sheltered option. In the meantime he won the tender in 1993 to build the home of Prof. Brenda and Dr. Robert Vale, the UK’s first sustainable town house. It is an autonomous house with ‘net zero CO2’ emissions, of low embodied energy, deriving power from photovoltaic arrays and passive solar heating.

Nick Martin was so convinced by many of the construction principles that he commissioned Dr. Robert Vale to design a rural hamlet of 5 earth sheltered sustainable dwellings at the Hockerton site, to similar energy and environmental performance standards – autonomous and with ‘net zero CO2’ emission.

Every effort has been made to use natural, traditional materials to their full potential. The use of standard off-the-shelf materials and products has been balanced with the benefits of ease of construction, cost effectiveness and reliable performance. The single storey, modular layout of the houses with repeating units allows for constant spans and economies of scale for fitments such as doors and windows.

• Minimization of environmental and health hazards by use of non-toxic products and materials.

• It reduces the visual impact of a development making the homes almost invisible from roads or points of public access

• Provide a temperature buffer for the homes due to its insulation properties and the fact that soil temperature lags air temperature by several months.

The houses are of a high thermal mass construction, which is able to store and release heat energy over a long period of time, thus maintaining a stable internal temperature somewhat akin to a storage heater. As air temperature drops heat is released. The materials that provide the bulk of the thermal mass are concrete blockwork, concrete beams and clay tiles.

Primarily, the foresight, willingness and flexibility of Co-operative Bank & Ecology Building Society to work together overcame the challenge of financing the project. The Co-operative Bank initially provided loans, which were later converted to mortgages with Ecology Building Society. These two organisations specifically support projects with environmental aspects.

An internal contract was agreed within the group committing each family to provide finance up to a common stage of development. Each family had to separately fund their share of the work. A finance sub-group calculated relative payments and a position of equity were achieved on a monthly basis

Glazing is an important feature of the houses both in terms of energy performance and aesthetics. At Hockerton, the homes are SW facing, which gives a slight emphasis to afternoon light. The elevational design, enhanced by the roof angling upwards makes good use of low winter sun penetrating to the back of the dwellings. This design, therefore, both provides good internal daylight and maximizes passive solar gain through the conservatories.

The homes have been designed to maximise light input when occupants most need it in the depths of winter; the pitch of the ceiling matches that of the shallow sun at its winter equinox. This allows sunlight to penetrate fully to the back walls. Conversely at the summer equinox there is minimal light penetration through the building self shading itself from the high sun. This however helps prevent over-heating of the building.

The conservatories are obviously well lit, whilst the very large windows and doors that open onto them provide good lighting to those rooms where it is desired, such as lounge, kitchen and bedrooms. The back of the houses where natural daylight is reduced, have been reserved for areas that such lighting is not an issue – such as bathroom, shower, and utility room.

The interior finishes were selected in keeping with the principles used for choosing building materials. This included choosing products from sustainable sources, of minimal embodied energy, recycled materials where possible and of low potential toxicity.

Wood products were sourced from sustainable timber sources. Paints were chosen that were low in ‘Volatile Organic Solvents (VOC’S)’. PVC wiring and pipework were substituted with alternatives. Clay tiles were used rather than carpets (tiles are more natural, have a lower embodied energy and last longer). Where possible formaldehyde compressed boards were avoided. Many items, such as kitchen units were made from recycled materials.

Initially all homes were fitted with ‘Air to Water’ heat pumps to provide hot water. This system utilizes excess heat created in the south facing conservatories. The hotter the air, the more efficient the system becomes – however they are capable of providing hot water energy efficiently at relatively low temperatures. There is a high capacity for storing such gains during hot periods or via excess wind energy, due to the very large hot water tanks, which have a capacity of 1,500 litres. Overall the combined system of heat pumps and super-insulated thermal water stores reduced the energy requirements for hot water by about 75%.

KEY FINANCES

Year
2017
Assets
£20.11k ▲ £3.43k (20.59 %)
Cash
£14.42k ▲ £2k (16.05 %)
Liabilities
£17.3k ▲ £2.56k (17.34 %)
Net Worth
£2.8k ▲ £0.88k (45.51 %)

REGISTRATION INFO

Company name
HOCKERTON HOUSING PROJECT TRADING LIMITED
Company number
03179843
VAT
GB826412932
Status
Active
Categroy
PRI/LTD BY GUAR/NSC (Private, limited by guarantee, no share capital)
Date of Incorporation
28 Mar 1996
Age - 29 years
Home Country
United Kingdom

CONTACTS

Website
www.hockertonhousingproject.org.uk
Phones
+44 (0)1636 816 902
01636 816 902
Registered Address
THE WATERSHED,
GABLES DRIVE HOCKERTON,
SOUTHWELL,
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE,
NG25 0QU

ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES

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Architectural activities
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Primary education
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First-degree level higher education
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Other education n.e.c.

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LAST EVENTS

27 Oct 2016
Total exemption small company accounts made up to 31 March 2016
08 Apr 2016
Annual return made up to 13 March 2016 no member list
08 Apr 2016
Appointment of Mr Matthew William Francis Risdon as a director on 21 December 2015

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Last update 2018

HOCKERTON HOUSING PROJECT TRADING LIMITED DIRECTORS

Robert John Cartwright

  Acting
Appointed
31 January 2009
Occupation
Director
Role
Secretary
Nationality
British
Address
2 Mystery Hill, Gables Drive, Hockerton, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0QU
Name
CARTWRIGHT, Robert John

Jonathan Mark Bolton

  Acting
Appointed
21 February 2002
Occupation
Illustrator
Role
Director
Age
56
Nationality
British
Address
5 Mystery Hill, Gables Drive, Hockerton, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0QU
Country Of Residence
United Kingdom
Name
BOLTON, Jonathan Mark

Robert John Cartwright

  Acting
Appointed
30 January 2009
Occupation
Account Director
Role
Director
Age
61
Nationality
British
Address
2 Mystery Hill, Gables Drive, Hockerton, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0QU
Country Of Residence
England
Name
CARTWRIGHT, Robert John

Vanya Green

  Acting
Appointed
21 December 2015
Occupation
Professional Coach
Role
Director
Age
59
Nationality
British
Address
3 Mystery Hill, Gables Drive, Hockerton, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England, NG25 0QU
Country Of Residence
United Kingdom
Name
GREEN, Vanya

Elizabeth Jane Laine

  Acting
Appointed
30 January 2009
Occupation
Policy Advocate
Role
Director
Age
50
Nationality
British
Address
2 Mystery Hill, Gables Drive, Hockerton, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0QU
Country Of Residence
United Kingdom
Name
LAINE, Elizabeth Jane

Nancy Louise Lipman

  Acting
Appointed
21 February 2002
Occupation
Accupuncturist
Role
Director
Age
57
Nationality
British
Address
5 Mystery Hill, Gables Drive, Hockerton, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0QU
Country Of Residence
United Kingdom
Name
LIPMAN, Nancy Louise

Nicholas Christian Martin

  Acting
Appointed
20 September 2013
Occupation
Builder
Role
Director
Age
68
Nationality
British
Address
7 Gables Drive, Hockerton, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England, NG25 0QU
Country Of Residence
United Kingdom
Name
MARTIN, Nicholas Christian

Laila Elizabeth Risdon

  Acting
Appointed
21 December 2015
Occupation
Professional Coach
Role
Director
Age
57
Nationality
British
Address
3 Mystery Hill, Gables Drive, Hockerton, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England, NG25 0QU
Country Of Residence
United Kingdom
Name
RISDON, Laila Elizabeth

Matthew William Francis Risdon

  Acting
Appointed
21 December 2015
Occupation
Farmer
Role
Director
Age
56
Nationality
British
Address
3 Mystery Hill, Gables Drive, Hockerton, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England, NG25 0QU
Country Of Residence
Unitied Kingdom
Name
RISDON, Matthew William Francis

Tilley Helena Doctor

  Acting
Appointed
30 September 1998
Occupation
Doctor
Role
Director
Age
60
Nationality
British
Address
1 Mystery Hill Gables Drive, Hockerton, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0QU
Country Of Residence
United Kingdom
Name
TILLEY, Helena, Doctor

Simon Robert Tilley

  Acting
Appointed
28 March 1996
Occupation
Mechanical Engineer
Role
Director
Age
60
Nationality
British
Address
1 Mystery Hill Gables Drive, Hockerton, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0QU
Country Of Residence
United Kingdom
Name
TILLEY, Simon Robert

Deborah Joy Yates

  Acting
Appointed
31 May 2013
Occupation
None
Role
Director
Age
65
Nationality
British
Address
4 Gables Drive, Hockerton, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England, NG25 0QU
Country Of Residence
United Kingdom
Name
YATES, Deborah Joy

Peter James Yates

  Acting
Appointed
31 May 2013
Occupation
Builder
Role
Director
Age
62
Nationality
British
Address
4 Gables Drive, Hockerton, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England, NG25 0QU
Country Of Residence
United Kingdom
Name
YATES, Peter James

Clements Helena Doctor

  Resigned
Appointed
28 March 1996
Resigned
30 September 1998
Role
Secretary
Address
1 Mystery Hill Gables Drive, Hockerton, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0QU
Name
CLEMENTS, Helena, Doctor

Trudi Louise Macagnino

  Resigned
Appointed
01 October 1998
Resigned
05 December 2008
Role
Secretary
Address
2 Mystery Hill Gables Drive, Hockerton, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0QU
Name
MACAGNINO, Trudi Louise

Trudi Louise Macagnino

  Resigned
Appointed
18 February 1997
Resigned
30 January 2009
Occupation
Psychotherapist
Role
Director
Age
60
Nationality
British
Address
2 Mystery Hill Gables Drive, Hockerton, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0QU
Name
MACAGNINO, Trudi Louise

Andrew Timothy Martin

  Resigned
Appointed
28 March 1996
Resigned
02 September 1999
Occupation
Teacher
Role
Director
Age
66
Nationality
British
Address
5 Mystery Hill Gables Drive, Hockerton, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0QU
Name
MARTIN, Andrew Timothy

Nicholas Christian Martin

  Resigned
Appointed
28 March 1996
Resigned
31 May 2013
Occupation
Builder
Role
Director
Age
68
Nationality
British
Address
4 Mystery Hill Gables Drive, Hockerton, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0QU
Country Of Residence
United Kingdom
Name
MARTIN, Nicholas Christian

Sandra Beryl Martin

  Resigned
Appointed
28 March 1996
Resigned
31 May 2013
Occupation
Artist
Role
Director
Age
66
Nationality
British
Address
4 Mystery Hill Gables Drive, Hockerton, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0QU
Country Of Residence
United Kingdom
Name
MARTIN, Sandra Beryl

Tina Martin

  Resigned
Appointed
28 March 1996
Resigned
03 March 2002
Occupation
Artist
Role
Director
Age
65
Nationality
British
Address
7 Gables Drive, Hockerton, Southwell Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0QU
Country Of Residence
England
Name
MARTIN, Tina

Michael David Poyzer

  Resigned
Appointed
28 March 1996
Resigned
18 March 1997
Occupation
Systems Engineer
Role
Director
Age
77
Nationality
British
Address
Top Hovel The Gables, Hockerton, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0PP
Name
POYZER, Michael David

Penney Elizabeth Gabrielle Poyzer

  Resigned
Appointed
28 March 1996
Resigned
18 March 1997
Occupation
Public Relations Manager
Role
Director
Age
65
Nationality
British
Address
Top Hovel Gables Farm, Hockerton, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0PP
Name
POYZER, Penney Elizabeth Gabrielle

Patricia Margaret Rajan

  Resigned
Appointed
28 March 1996
Resigned
05 September 2000
Occupation
Social Worker
Role
Director
Age
70
Nationality
British
Address
3 Mystery Hill Gables Drive, Hockerton, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0QU
Name
RAJAN, Patricia Margaret

Peter Jonathan Rajan

  Resigned
Appointed
28 March 1996
Resigned
21 December 2015
Occupation
Clinical Psychologist
Role
Director
Age
69
Nationality
British
Address
3 Mystery Hill Gables Drive, Hockerton, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0QU
Country Of Residence
United Kingdom
Name
RAJAN, Peter Jonathan

Nicholas Joseph White

  Resigned
Appointed
18 February 1997
Resigned
30 January 2009
Occupation
Company Director
Role
Director
Age
62
Nationality
British
Address
2 Mystery Hill Gables Drive, Hockerton, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0QU
Name
WHITE, Nicholas Joseph

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