Granby Farm Grove | Energy-Efficient Residential Development - Harrogate
About the project
CLIENT & PROJECT MANAGER: Park Lane Homes
PROJECT TYPE: Seven high-specification family homes
SIP Build UK Scope: Full Superstructure – supply and installation of SIP walls, internal walls, intermediate floors, attic truss, plus all additional structure (steel and glulam)
System Products:
150mm SIP Panel
The panels are typically 1220mm wide and can be as long as 7.5 metres in length to suit each individual project. https://sipbuilduk.co.uk/sip-walls/
Attic Trussed Roof
Attic trusses are trusses specifically designed to create a livable space within the attic area.
To incorporate an attic trussed roof on a SIP structure, a hybrid approach can be used. SIPs can be used for the primary load-bearing roof structure, while the attic trusses provide support for the livable space within the attic. This combination allows for the benefits of SIPs, such as energy efficiency and structural strength, along with the flexibility of attic trusses.
Metal Open Web Internal Floors.
A metal open web floor refers to a floor construction method that utilizes metal open web joists or trusses. This design allows for efficient routing of services and provides cost savings, ease of installation, and design flexibility. https://sipbuilduk.co.uk/sip-flooring
Caberdeck
Caberdeck is a structural decking derived from CaberFloor P5, which meets the standards set out in BS EN312: part 5 and BBA-approved, offering additional confirmation of its quality and efficiency. https://sipbuilduk.co.uk/sip-flooring/
TF200
TF200 is a breather membrane product offered by the company Glidevale Protect. It is a high-performance membrane meant for safeguarding external walls including roof while construction is happening.
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The costs provided are totally indicative and should be used informatively and not part of any detailed budgeting process. How long is a piece of string comes to mind!!! https://sipbuilduk.co.uk/sip-cost/
We do hope however that this helps to provide a picture of what can be achieved with our structures within different budget ranges.
Granby Farm Grove
Granby Farm Grove is an exclusive residential development located close to Harrogate town centre, combining traditional Yorkshire architecture with modern offsite construction using structural insulated panels. Delivered by Park Lane Homes, the scheme comprises seven high-specification family homes designed to provide strong thermal performance, modern energy efficiency and long-term residential comfort.
The development demonstrates how a modern SIP housing development can successfully balance architectural character, precision manufacturing and high-performance building fabric within a sensitive rural setting.
Traditional external materials including coursed Yorkshire stone, rustic brickwork and natural slate roofing were carefully selected to reflect the character of the former farmstead site while benefiting from a precision-engineered offsite structural system.
Precision Offsite SIP Construction
SIP Build UK was appointed to design, engineer, manufacture, supply and install the primary structural envelope across the seven-plot development using a hybrid engineered timber system.
The project incorporated:
- 150mm structural insulated panels
- 304mm metal open-web floor joists
- Hybrid roof construction
- Precision offsite manufacturing
Manufacturing the structural envelope offsite allowed the SIP panels to be delivered to site ready for installation, enabling the buildings to be erected rapidly and helping the homes achieve the weathertight stage efficiently.
Compared with traditional masonry construction, the use of offsite construction simplified the building envelope by integrating structure and insulation within a single engineered panel. This reduced the number of onsite construction stages while improving installation accuracy and helping maintain consistent construction quality across all plots.
The precision-manufactured approach also supported improved programme certainty while reducing material waste and improving build coordination across multiple house types.
High-Performance Building Envelope
The highly insulated and airtight SIP envelope forms the foundation of the development’s energy-efficient design strategy.
Each property incorporates:
- Air source heat pumps
- Underfloor heating
- Wastewater heat recovery systems
- Electric vehicle charging points
- High-speed fibre connectivity
The combination of advanced energy systems and a high-performance building envelope helps reduce operational energy demand while maintaining stable internal temperatures throughout the year.
This fabric-first approach demonstrates how energy-efficient homes can be delivered through careful coordination between structural design, insulation performance and low-energy heating technologies.
Traditional Yorkshire Architecture With Modern Performance
While the project uses modern offsite construction methods, the external appearance of the homes reflects the traditional character expected within the surrounding rural landscape.
The development combines:
- Barn-inspired forms
- Yorkshire stone detailing
- Rustic red brickwork
- Natural slate roofing
This architectural approach demonstrates how structural insulated panels can support both contemporary building performance and traditional residential design without compromise.
The semi-detached properties respond directly to the agricultural heritage of the former farmstead site while delivering the thermal efficiency, airtightness and construction precision associated with modern SIP systems.
Rapid Installation & Programme Efficiency
One of the key advantages of the project was the ability to deliver rapid structural installation through coordinated offsite construction.
Because the SIP panels were manufactured in controlled factory conditions before delivery to site, the structural shells could be assembled efficiently and consistently across all plots.
This helped:
- Accelerate the route to weathertight stage
- Improve programme coordination
- Reduce dependency on multiple wet trades
- Maintain consistent construction quality
- Improve installation efficiency
The use of structural insulated panels therefore provided both programme and quality advantages compared with traditional onsite construction methods.
Energy-Efficient Homes Designed For Modern Living
Granby Farm Grove was designed to provide modern family homes that combine energy efficiency with practical living spaces and long-term residential comfort.
The development includes a mix of detached, semi-detached and townhouse designs offering generous internal layouts, open-plan living areas and strong connections to private gardens.
The high-performance SIP envelope works alongside the installed low-energy systems to support reduced operational energy demand and improved long-term running costs for homeowners.
This coordinated approach demonstrates how modern residential developments can successfully combine architectural quality, energy efficiency and construction performance.
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Development: Seven high-specification family homes
Client: Park Lane Homes
Structural System: SIP Build UK
Wall System: 150mm SIP panels
Floor System: 304mm metal open-web joists
Roof Construction: Hybrid roof structure
External Materials: Yorkshire stone, rustic brick and natural slate
Heating System: Air source heat pumps and underfloor heating
A Future Model For Residential Development
Granby Farm Grove demonstrates how SIP housing development can successfully combine:
- Precision manufacturing
- Architectural quality
- Energy efficiency
- Build predictability
- Long-term homeowner comfort
By integrating offsite construction with traditional materials and advanced low-energy systems, the development provides a strong example of how future residential developments can deliver both performance and placemaking.
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