Work is underway on a new extra care housing development in Cranbrook that will provide 58 affordable homes for older people and those with additional support needs.
With funding from Homes England and East Devon District Council, LiveWest is investing £20 million in the development, which is designed to support people with a range of support needs to live well in later life.
Devon County Council has helped to enable the scheme by making the land available at no cost, supporting the delivery of extra care housing for the growing community.
The scheme is being built on land along Tillhouse Road and was secured through a planning agreement to enable extra care housing to be provided.
The development will include 27 car parking spaces and all 58 homes will be available for social rent, the most affordable tenure within the social housing system.
Councillor Richard Keeling, Devon County Council Cabinet Member for Adult Services, said:
“This development in Cranbrook marks an important step forward, providing much-needed extra care homes for people who want to remain independent for longer while having access to the right support.
Developments like this play a key role in helping people stay independent and live well within their communities.
We are pleased to have worked closely with partners and to have supported the scheme by making the land available at no cost, helping to bring forward high-quality, affordable homes for the community.”
Gareth Jones, Development Director at LiveWest, added:
“We are delighted to be delivering this important scheme, which will be a real asset to Cranbrook and its growing community. Starting on site is the culmination of many years of work.
Tackling the housing crisis means providing the right homes for everyone, ensuring people have a safe and secure place to call home.
It is particularly important that our older generations are supported to live independently, affordably and happily. This development will do just that, through providing high-quality homes.”
Councillor Todd Olive, East Devon District Council’s Portfolio Holder for Place, Infrastructure and Strategic Planning, said:
“Cranbrook’s long-term vision is to grow as a balanced and sustainable new town, and that means delivering infrastructure and services alongside new homes.
This extra care scheme is an important part of that vision, helping to ensure the town meets the needs of residents at every stage of life.”
The scheme is being delivered by Classic Builders and forms part of the wider Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone.
The development has also received grant funding from Homes England, the Government’s housing and regeneration agency.

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