A deal has been agreed to build 70 affordable homes in Tiverton in Devon. Regional housebuilder Allison Homes South West and housing association LiveWest have entered into a development agreement to bring the new homes to Post Hill.
The scheme will include one-, two-, three and four-bedroom properties, all of which will be classed as affordable, and delivered as a mixture of shared ownership and social rent for local people.
Under the plans, the housebuilder will also include a large area of public open space and a children’s play area.
Steve Fowler, managing director of Allison Homes South West, said: “The South West is currently facing a shortfall of affordable housing and so, in partnership with LiveWest, we are proud to be providing these 70 affordable homes for the local people of Tiverton.
“We take pride in designing and building high-quality purpose-built homes with the customer in mind. As standard, all our homes are energy efficient meaning lower monthly bills for our customers. ”
The contract is part of LiveWest’s plans to provide around 5,000 affordable homes across the South West over the next five years. The first homes will be available for occupation in 2025.
Caroline Hughes, assistant director of new business at LiveWest, said: “The new homes provide a fantastic opportunity for local people to access great affordable homes.”
Councillor Simon Clist, housing portfolio lead at Mid Devon District Council, added: “Through our housing strategy, we are enabling key sites to come forward for new affordable homes including land in our ownership, working in partnership with other providers who share our goal of addressing the shortage of affordable accommodation.”
Allison Homes South West and LiveWest have previously worked together to deliver affordable housing at developments in Langport, Cotford St. Luke and Churchinford in Somerset and Bradworthy in Devon.