Address/venue name: | Over Haddon Village Hall School Road Over Haddon Bakewell DE45 1JE |
Building type: | Village Hall |
Green Technology: | Photovoltaic tiles, air source heat pump, water collection system, under floor heating |
Name of owners: | Over Haddon Village Hall Management Committee |
Who installed green technology: | SunDog (photovoltaics), Ecovision (air source heat pump) |
Why they did it: | As part of demolition and rebuild of village hall |
Benefits: | Increased and modernised facilities. Efficient building which has A7 rating. Income from Feed in Tariff. Can control heating system over internet. |
What they did to get approval from National Park for the work: | Questionnaire to residents. Grant applications. PDNPA planning process |
What were the biggest problems faced: | Some localised opposition |
What did it cost, what savings are made: | Whole project mainly grant/donation funded. Significant savings |
Advice to someone considering doing the same: | “Understand your project, know what you want, and get the best for your money.” |