Environmental Impact
Take Control of Your Environmental Impact
Energy Efficient
Environmentally Respectful
Sustainable
Preserving our planet matters to some more than others, but we all agree it’s the right thing to do. By investing in a Plotted Plot, you are buying a piece of countryside – your own piece of the environment in which we live. You can choose what measures you want to incorporate to protect your environment. Upon approval as a self-builder, you would have the power to reduce your home’s environmental impact – not just during construction, but for generations to come.
Power Of Choice
Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency isn’t a bonus – it’s a necessity. That’s why 90% of our self-builders prioritise efficient design from day one.
- Up to 50% of our self-builders use renewable energy;
- Co² emissions are up to 43% lower;
- 35% savings in operational costs;
- Up to 10% increase in resale value.
With energy costs rising, now is the time to future-proof your home.
Environmental Protection
Building your own home means building better. Unlike national developers, self-builders can choose eco-friendly materials, reduce waste, and use smarter, greener methods.
- Up to 40-60% less construction waste;
- Use of recycled and renewable materials;
- Gravity-based irrigation, rain-water harvesting, and heat recycling options.
You can choose to build a home that respects the environment and preserves it for generations to come.
Future Sustainability
Self-builders can lead the way in adopting sustainable technologies. We encourage building practices that lower emissions and reduce reliance on fossil-fuels. Plotted communities are places where:
- Sustainable ideas are shared;
- Green technologies are embraced;
- People build not just homes – but a better way of living.
This is about more than good building – it’s about shaping a better future. It starts with your home.
Your Choices Make A Difference
Plotted Plots present the opportunity for self-builders to incorporate sustainability measures. Your choices can make a big difference to the environment. Self-builds can benefit from up to:
40-60%
Less Construction Waste
35%
Savings In Operational Costs
43%
Reduction in Co² Emissions
Our Developments
At Plotted, we carefully choose our development sites near existing settlements. This ensures close access to established shops, schools, healthcare, and transport links – reducing the need for new infrastructure and minimising environmental disruption.
Each site is designed with sustainability in mind, including cycling and walking routes that promote active, low-emission lifestyles. By building where people already live and thrive, we protect the countryside while providing practical, thoughtful development opportunities.
Net Zero is not a Target, it is a Milestone.
Helping Build Communities
Sustainable ideas are shared.
Green technologies embraced.
Where planning is granted, communities start to be formed.
Our communities can attract like-minded, environmentally conscious individuals who inspire and support each other. When eco-aware homeowners live side-by-side, innovation spreads and standards rise.
Self-builders tend to value energy efficiency, sustainability, and smart-design. There’s no formal study proving this – just experience. As these ideas take root entire neighbourhoods become more resilient and environmentally responsible.
We are not just offering plots – we are forming real communities.
Helping Build Communities
Sustainable ideas are shared.
Green technologies embraced.
Where planning is granted, communities start to be formed.
Self-builders tend to value energy efficiency, sustainability, and smart design. There is no formal study proving this – just experience. As these ideas take root, entire neighbourhoods become more resilient and environmentally responsible.
We are not just offering plots – we are forming real communities.
“Conservation is a state of harmony between men and land”
– Aldo Leopold (1949)