‘Caterpillar House’ could be the most sustainable house in the North West

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A sustainable house that has been dubbed a ‘Caterpillar House’ could get the go ahead in Littleborough.

The house, which is planned for green belt land off of Blackstone Edge Old Road, has been approved by the Pennines Township Planning Sub committee.

The plans will now go before Rochdale council’s Licensing and Regulatory Committee for a decision.

If approved, the house will be the most sustainable building in the borough. The four bedroom house will use a ground source heat pump and solar panels to generate energy. It will also have rainwater collection systems, composting facilities and a roof consisting of grass like sedum plants.

Architect Paul Clark said: “I don’t think anything has been built like this before so it could be the most sustainable house in the North West.”

Dubbed the ‘Caterpillar House’ because of its long, curling shape, the building will also comprise of a library and a courtyard.

Mr Clark added: “I am pleased with the design because it has been called an outstanding piece of design and councillors have said that it is very nice and it is good when people appreciate your work.”

The building will meet level six of the Code for Sustainable Homes.

“I do think homes like this could be the future. If people can afford a one off house then they are making choices that are more sustainable,” added Mr Clark.