Craghead
Case Study
Craghead is a former mining village in County Durham, England. It is located at the bottom of the valley to the south of Stanley, on the main road between Stanley and Durham. The village still has some reminders of its industrial past, including a colliery brass band. When you visit Craghead, places come to life as you travel by foot, bike, bus or car.
Client: Durham County Council
Project Size: 300 Properties
EWI System: Structherm EWI
Finish: ArtBrickTM Standard
Contract Value: 2.142m
Project Background
Westdale Services were appointed by Durham Council to deliver
a Structherm EWI/ Regeneration scheme to around 300 dilapidated Victorian Terraces, in a very deprived area which suffered from nearly one in five empty homes.
a Structherm EWI/ Regeneration scheme to around 300 dilapidated Victorian Terraces, in a very deprived area which suffered from nearly one in five empty homes.
ArtBrick™ worked closely with the Planning Authority to propose
a scheme that was in keeping with the local vernacular, with the
aim of retaining as much heritage and architectural merit as
possible. As such, we proposed a Brick Render EWI specification,
which exactly matched the existing imperial bricks in colour,
texture and size. Other ancillary specifications were catered for,
including cast iron gutters and rainwater goods.
a scheme that was in keeping with the local vernacular, with the
aim of retaining as much heritage and architectural merit as
possible. As such, we proposed a Brick Render EWI specification,
which exactly matched the existing imperial bricks in colour,
texture and size. Other ancillary specifications were catered for,
including cast iron gutters and rainwater goods.
Properties have seen their appearance dramatically rejuvenated
whilst preserving their original period character, with an uptake
of 99%, resulting in the regeneration of an entire community.
whilst preserving their original period character, with an uptake
of 99%, resulting in the regeneration of an entire community.
Improvements to public realm and public open space has
complemented the regeneration of these Victorian properties,
using ERDF Capital and programme funding sourcing through
Durham County Council (with match-funding).
complemented the regeneration of these Victorian properties,
using ERDF Capital and programme funding sourcing through
Durham County Council (with match-funding).
Public open space was reinstated with a mixture of soft and
hard landscaping, including cobbles, dwarf wall, cast iron railings,
bollards and street furniture.
hard landscaping, including cobbles, dwarf wall, cast iron railings,
bollards and street furniture.
Outcomes:
- Market confidence in the area has improved significantly.
- Void property levels fell from 17% in 2010 to 7% in 2012.
- 14 long term empty properties have been brought back into use since August 2011.
- House values rose from an average £37k in 2010 to £60k in 2014.
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