Plymouth Community Homes (PCH) will be delivering more affordable homes in Devon after securing 16 energy-efficient homes in Lifton.
PCH is the largest social housing landlord in Plymouth, managing 16,000 homes in the city, as well as across the surrounding drive to work area within South and West Devon and South East Cornwall.
The 16 new homes, consisting of one-, two-, three- and four- bedrooms are being purchased within the Oakdene development in Lifton, a village on the edge of Dartmoor and on the border of Devon and Cornwall.
Of the 16 homes, 10 will be offered for affordable rent and six homes will be made available for shared ownership purchase through our sales brand SO Living.
The homes will be prioritised to those with a local connection to the area to meet the specific needs of the community, which has been made possible thanks to the support from key partner, West Devon Borough Council. The Oakdene development is being built by Wain Homes, and the name is derived from the ancient Oak Tree situated in the centre of the development. It is situated near the historic town of Launceston, and the village of Lifton features a village shop and post office, as well as a primary and secondary schools, a college and a nursery.
PCH previously worked with Wain Homes on the Charter Walk development in Liskeard, delivering 46 affordable homes, including 32 for rent and 14 for shared ownership.
Gavin Sutton, Senior Project Manager at PCH, said: “We are excited to soon be providing people with a local connection to Lifton an opportunity to move into one of the upcoming 10 rented or 6 shared ownership homes.
“The plan for the estate, with the generous open spaces including the village green centred with the old oak tree is pleasing. It is great to again be working with the team at Wain Homes who we know to build quality homes.”
Cllr Mark Renders, Deputy Leader and Lead Member for Housing, said: “Creating lower cost, high quality homes which our local people need is one of our top priorities, and we are delighted to welcome these new homes to Lifton.
“We want to make sure that people who want to remain in the places they love can do so - housing projects such as these is making that possible.”
The homes which are to be offered for shared ownership sale through PCH will be available from Spring 2025.
