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Legacy Properties secures planning for 80-home Cornwall development
planning process has been shaped by direct engagement with local residents and parish representatives. Since early 2023, the team has hosted two public consultation events and maintained ongoing dialogue with the Parish Council to ensure the proposals refl ect local priorities and needs.
Legacy Properties has secured full planning permission for a new housing development on the southern edge of the village of Trispen, in the heart of Cornwall near Truro. The award-winning Newquay based developer will deliver 80 homes, including crucially needed affordable housing, on the 3.8-hectare (9.5-acre) site located south of Eglos Road. The planning permission has been granted following extensive community consultation and collaboration with St Erme Parish Council and a detailed ection agreement. his confi rms over £560k contributions to the local community and infrastructure, including over £180k for education and healthcare, among others.
The approved development will bring a “thoughtfully designed mix of homes” to Trispen, said the developer, ranging from one bedroom apartments and two or three bedroom houses and bungalows to larger fi ve bedroom family homes for open market housing. Over a third will be allocated for affordable housing, available for rent or shared ownership, to include rare four bed affordable options catering for larger families.
The development will feature generous public open space, including a Plen-an- Gwari (traditional Cornish playing place), as well as rewilding initiatives, new planting to enhance biodiversity, and a new cycle link connecting the village to the wider local network.
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Nick Long, managing director at Legacy Properties, said: “This planning approval is the result of open and constructive dialogue with the local community. From the outset, we’ve been focused on delivering a scheme that genuinely responds to local housing needs and retains the character and charm of Trispen. We’re proud of the collaborative journey we’ve been on with the Parish Council and look forward to delivering homes that will help more people stay and thrive in the community they call home.” he site was identifi ed as the most suitable location for new homes outside the settlement boundary in the St Erme Neighbourhood Development Plan. Importantly, it meets a demonstrable local need, with 72 households currently registered on Cornwall Council’s HomeChoice Register as seeking affordable housing in the parish. With a new dedicated footpath and cycle route, future residents will benefi t from proximity and sustainable access to village amenities,” including the local primary school, post offi ce, shop, pars, and playing fi elds.
he detailed plans confi rm retention of the southern portion of the site for extensive ecological mitigation. Legacy’s plans also include enhancements to existing hedgerows, new tree planting and the creation of a wildlife corridor to maintain the rural setting.
The houses, bungalows, and apartments will be built with “locally sourced materials whenever possible,” including stone, white render and slate to refl ect and enhance the local vernacular of Trispen and St Erme. In addition, each home will incorporate wildlife features to promote the natural habitat for bats, birds and bees. With full permission now granted, Legacy Properties aims to begin construction on the scheme later this year. he fi rst homes in the development are expected to be available in the summer/ autumn of 2026.
Redcliff e partners with shared ownership fi rm
Redcliffe Homes, the award winning independent housebuilder, has announced a new partnership with national Shared Ownership provider Home Reach to deliver more affordable housing at its Nup End Meadow development in Ashleworth, Gloucestershire. As part of Redcliffe Homes’ commitment to supporting local communities and increasing access to high quality housing, 40% of the homes at Nup End Meadow have been designated as affordable. Of these, 12 homes have been allocated for affordable rent, while fi ve homes are now available through Shared Ownership in partnership with Home Reach. his mars the fi rst collaboration be- tween Redcliffe Homes and Home Reach, and refl ects both organisations shared mission to make home ownership more accessible for local people. The homes on sale are a mixture of two and three-bed- room units.
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at Redcliffe Homes, said: “We are proud to be working with Home Reach to bring more affordable housing options to Ash- leworth. This partnership is a key part of our commitment to building thriving, in- clusive communities. Nup End Meadow is a beautiful development in a sought after village location, and we’re delighted that more people will now have the opportuni- ty to call it home.” Rachel Baker, national head of sales for Home Reach added: “We’re excited to be partnering with Redcliffe Homes for the fi rst time to offer hared wnership homes at Nup End Meadow. Home Reach is all about helping people take their fi rst step onto the property ladder in a way thats affordable and fl exible. hese homes offer a fantastic opportunity for local buyers to secure a high-quality new build home in a picturesque rural setting.”
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