Progress Report November 2015 Morris Close Burwash Progress Report November 2015 Prepared by Kim Randall Development Officer Hastoe House Association

Scheme Review We have received the audit reports for H&S and several changes have been made to the site to ensure H&S on this scheme is at an excellent standard. We have received the audit reports for Passivhaus & technical standards, sadly these did not make for great reading and we have had to under taken structural investigation works. These have been completed and have highlighted a few areas of concern and the repair works are due to commence on 07.12.15 Encraft have completed the air testing and thermal imaging. The air testing did not achieve the required results currently between 0.8 – 1.0 ACH, when we need to achieve 0.6 ACH. RG carters are in the process of checking all the airtight membrane to ensure there are no areas suffering penetration. Air testing to plots 1,2,3,7,8,9 & 10 will follow once remedial works completed expected date 04.12.15 Level survey of the drains and retaining walls all have been signed of by structural engineer We currently have a revised handover date of 20.06.15

Build Stage Rear of block B Front of block A Rear of block A Investigation works Investigation works Investigation works

Key Project Dates Description Date Contract commencement date 29.06.14 Structural investigation & repair 30.11.15 – 18.12.15 Roofing works 14.12.15 – 09.01.16 Remedial works finalised 15.02.16 Snagging & desnagging 28.05.16 – 17.06.16 Fit out of units 29.02.16 – 28.05.16 Estimated handover date 20.06.16

Scheme Details 8 x affordable units 2 x shared ownership 10 units in total 1 x 1 bedroom bungalow 2 x 1 bedroom flats 2 x 2 bedroom flats 4 x 2 bedroom houses 1 x 3 bedroom house Site possession 08.04.14

Hastoe Housing Team - Brede

Contact List Hastoe RG Carter Rother Council Kim Randall - Development Officer 020 8973 0427 krandall@hastoe.com Responsible for managing the development of the scheme RG Carter Nick Pitcher- Site Manager Contact details T.B.C Responsible for site management Rother Council Amy Fearn – Housing and Asset Development Officer – 01424 787514 Amy.Fearn@rother.gov.uk Responsible for allocation queries and Rother Council waiting lists for local residents

Summary The audit reports highlighted areas that the previous contractor had not built to the agreed specifications. This has been very disappointing and has resulted in additional delays. Hastoe have taken the decision to instructed a structural engineer to investigate potential issues and prepare a schedule of works. This work has been completed and the remedial works have commenced. We appreciate that the additional delay will have an impact on the local residents hoping to secure homes in this development, However, Hastoe are committed to provide good quality homes for the community and it is essential the build is to specification.