Land adjacent to the cemetery, Bridestowe
OUR DEVELOPMENT
Baker Estates acquired an interest in land adjacent to the cemetery in Bridestowe, as shown in red in the plan below. The site is allocated for up to 35 homes in the Bridestowe & Sourton Neighbourhood Development Plan.
In October 2024, we held a drop-in event at The Ark to share our early sketch plans for the site. At a public exhibition in February 2025, we shared our final plans with the community.
We then submitted a detailed planning application to West Devon Borough Council for 30 homes and public open space, which we believe is an appropriate response to the site and its setting.
The council has since granted planning consent.
OUR PROPOSALS
We are proposing:
30 high-quality homes, of which 30% (9 units) will be affordable housing in line with WDBC policy.
23% (7) of the homes will be traditional bungalows, available to people to downsize.
A traditional design, with low-density layout and choice of materials respectful of the immediate and wider landscape environment.
An integrated open/amenity space, exceeding WDBC’s policy requirement.
Good parking provision in line with WDBC policy.
Good housing mix and choice of house types.
Good access with improvements to offsite footpath.
The scheme can provide either onsite toddlers play provision or an offsite financial contribution to improving the existing village play park.
Housing Mix:
Our Proposal
Affordable
4 x 1 Bed Flats
3 x 2 Bed Terrace Houses
2 x 3 Bed Semi- Detached Houses.
Total 9 affordable homes available either for low cost ownership or affordable rent to local people. This mix is supported by WDBC's housing team and complies with their affordable housing policy.
Open Market
4 x 2 Bed semi-detached Houses
2 x 3 Bed semi-detached Houses
2 x 2 bed detached bungalows
1 x 3 bed chalet detached bungalows
5 x 3 bed detached bungalows
5 x 4 bed detached barngalows
2 x 5 bed detached Houses
Total 21 homes