Major Devon development gets go ahead from planning bosses

A  housebuilder has won planning permission for a major new development in Devon.

Persimmon Homes South West has been granted planning permission for a new sustainable community of 1,435 homes in Cranbrook.

East Devon District Council’s planning committee has approved the scheme which includes a mix of new apartments and houses.

The scheme will include a range of facilities for the local community, including a new 630 space primary school, SEN school, local centre, allotments, place of worship, cemetery, enhanced green space for leisure and recreation and 10 serviced pitches for the gypsy and traveller community.

The design also incorporates a considered SUDS strategy, Country Park, SANGs (Suitable Alternative Natural Green Space) and six local play areas to create attractive areas of open space.

As part of the scheme, Persimmon will also transfer 215 properties to a social housing provider for rent and shared ownership for the purposes of housing local people.

Persimmon Homes’ South West managing director Daniel Heathcote, said: “We are delighted to have secured outline planning permission for our scheme at Cranbrook Cobdens.

“The development will provide a wide range of high-quality new homes designed for local people, especially young families and first-time buyers, who otherwise might struggle to get onto the housing ladder in Devon.

“Throughout the planning process for Cranbrook Cobdens, we have worked closely with officers and stakeholders at East Devon District Council to ensure that our homes are in keeping with – and enhance – the local area and its surroundings.

“The scheme will deliver substantial community benefit including over 400 new jobs, a range of new facilities including a new primary school, local centre, allotments, place of worship, cemetery and enhanced green space for leisure and recreation.

“Persimmon has an established record of delivery in Cranbrook and we are excited about this latest scheme as we continue to build the best value homes in sustainable and inclusive communities.”