Sustainable Shell Homes Ltd

06/10/2026

We are proud to announce that award winning architectural practice James Norton RIBA is now part of Sustainable Shell Homes Ltd!!!

James and Sarah and the team are now able to offer architectural appointments for new projects; bringing huge construction and project management expertise and a Self Build Mentoring service alongside tested low energy design knowledge, architectural flair and skill.

Message us now about your next project 😁

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www.shellhomes.co.uk
www.jamesnortonriba.co.uk

02/10/2026

Warning Low Energy Building Geek Post. 🤓!!

Thanks to SIPS at Clays and Aeroseal UK (formerly Aerobarrier UK) we have set a new SSH airtighness record of 0.37*.

Excitingly, even before Aerobarrier started their work, the building; which at this point comprises a SIP frame and high performance triple glazed windows, with an inner lining of insulation, only sealed in a rudimentary way with expanding foam and pro clima cable grommets; we achieved 1.6.

This is testament to our team's growing skills but also the performance of the SIP frame itself and the attention to detail by Clays er****on team.

For reference, before involving Aerobarrier we'd spend many man days taping and sealing with costly proprietary tapes and seals and ranged between around 1 and 1. 5. (a "good" result is anything less than 3).

(*the units are a rather odd "Airchanges per hour of 153m3 at 50Pa.." hence not quoting each time 😅 (low is good 😂🙈).

18/08/2026

ONLY ONE PLOT REMAINING!!
Plot 5 Westcliffe, 102 Derbyshire Lane, S8 9EP

Are you ready for an exciting opportunity to build your own home in a sought-after part of Sheffield, with spectacular views across to the Peak District?

With the rest of our plots sold and the majority now occupied, we are looking for the perfect candidate(s) to take up this rare opportunity on Plot 5 and join this sustainable new community. One of the largest plots we have available, right in the centre of the development, the Meersbrook site off Derbyshire Lane is in an amazing location close to both the city and the Peaks, and the unobscured views across to the Peak District absolutely have to be seen in person to be believed!

Plot 5 as currently designed and approved is a lovely spacious property split over 3 floors (181m² gross internal area), with an inverted plan and first floor terrace to really make the most of those far-reaching views from the main living spaces.

The private drive has space for 2-3 cars and opens into a large hallway on the ground floor with a study and three double bedrooms that all connect to the garden. A feature staircase then leads up to the generous first floor living space (with separate utility) that opens onto the roof terrace.

The only three-storey property at this end of the site, the top floor comprises a lofty master suite and a unique second floor terrace. It’s estimated that completed it could be worth in excess of £800k.

Of course, whilst you could build the house as approved this is only one potential layout of the floorplan, and everyone’s requirements and dream spaces are completely different. To help you envision a home that’s perfect for your needs we can provide a ‘design your own’ layout, which has the internal layout blank and some scaled furniture so that you can create a plan specifically for you – whether that’s more bedrooms, space for a specific hobby or storage for example.

Alternatively, you could also re-design the house completely if you had something different in mind.

You can find out more about the land sale of the plot via the link below, and our agents at Custom Build Homes can tell you more and advise on financing options - which might be easier than you think!

https://custombuildhomes.co.uk/listing/houndkirk-view-5

If you have any questions, want to investigate layout design or are interested in a site visit, feel free to email us on [email protected].

23/12/2025

Ending the year with the slab poured and set out for our customers new home....

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12/05/2025

Our new marketing partner Custom Build Homes getting cracking.

Great to be working with experts in the field who understand Self Build and Custom Build and share our vision to fundamentally change the way we build and sell houses to be focussed on people and homes and the environment.

Discover Houndkirk View in Sheffield S8 9EP, Hertfordshire—offering 4 building plots with planning permission for bespoke 3-5 bedroom homes. Design your perfect home in a prime location with excellent transport links and amenities.

13/02/2025

We can't control the seasons or the weather but we can choose great sub contractors, like SIPS at Clays and Local Scaffold Services LTD (https://www.local-scaffold.co.uk/) and a great site manger to keep it all going...

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14/06/2024

17/01/2024

A great start to 2024 for the SSH team, with us gaining approval last week for Phase 2 of our development of low energy homes - this time on the more prominent quarry edge behind Dunelm Mill etc on Chesterfield Road.

This development comprises 7 houses accessed from Derbyshire Lane, all of which are super insulated, complete with PV, have private car parking and are set in a landscape with a host of ecological preservation and enhancement. We have 5 houses of a very similar nature to Phase 1, but also 2 larger contemporary houses potentially available as self build plots.

We presented the scheme to the planning committee and had great supportive comments from the Planning Officer, Councillors, and a unanimous vote to approve the scheme.

Thank you to all who commented in support.

Contrary to popular belief the quarry edge is completely sound and the ecology and trees enhanced. The views across the valley from existing houses, whilst not protected by Planning, we none the less respected and are not harmed (whilst still making sure the views from our properties will be spectacular!).

We have some advance enquiries to get back to first but the houses will be marketed and available as Shells to complete yourself or have us complete to your design as a Contractor via Saxton Mee Ltd ASAP, so look out for more information.