Going Underground: Bio-Bubble Brings Sustainable Success to Ashford Hill

Following the successful 35-home Oakfield Lane scheme by Persimmon Homes, Antler Homes is expanding the neighbourhood with 27 new properties in Ashford Hill. But the standout isn’t just what’s above ground — it’s what lies beneath.

Taking inspiration from their neighbours, Antler chose to install a Bio-Bubble wastewater treatment plant. Oakfield’s system has consistently outperformed its Environmental Permit benchmarks, providing compelling evidence for its adoption.

Crucial to Antler’s planning approval was demonstrating the environmental viability of their scheme. Using real-world performance data, they made the case for Bio-Bubble not just as compliant, but as reliably overperforming.

Real-time monitoring via 4G offers continuous insight into operational trends, flow and load, effluent clarity, and sludge levels. This allows for swift, proactive maintenance and efficient performance.

The system also boasts exceptional organic load digestion, meaning fewer sludge removals — ideal for a rural location like Ashford Hill, where reducing heavy lorry traffic benefits residents and roads alike.

Installation was carried out by McNamara Contractors Ltd, trusted civil engineering partners of Antler Homes, ensuring quality delivery from the ground up.

Ashford Hill stands as a model for how smart environmental infrastructure supports vibrant, low-impact development.