LAND AT PENNPARKS, MODBURY

OUR DEVELOPMENT

OUR DEVELOPMENT

Welcome to our community website where you can learn more about our proposals for up to 40 new homes (including affordable housing) and public open space on Land at PennParks, Modbury.

The site lies to the west of the centre of Modbury, immediately to the north of the A379 and to the west of the New Mills Industrial Estate; it is shown in red in the plans below.

The site is allocated for around 40 new homes in the adopted Plymouth & South West Devon Joint Local Plan (Policy TTV24).

The outline application has been submitted to South Hams District Council and is currently being considered, with the reference number (0384/23/OPA).

Please click here to view our online exhibition material.

If you would like to speak to the project team directly, please contact us on 0808 169 9116 or at consultation@bakerestatesltd.co.uk.

While the feedback period is now closed, you can still email us with any comments at the address above, putting ‘Modbury’ in the subject line.

Aerial view of site

Site location plan

OUR PROPOSALS

OUR PROPOSALS

We are proposing:

  • a high-quality development of around 40 new homes, ranging from one- to four/five-bed properties.

  • affordable housing, ranging from one- to three-bed properties, made available to local families.

  • a single point for vehicular access off the A379.

  • highway improvements on the A379 to enable a safe walking route for pedestrians into the centre of Modbury.

  • a sensitively planned development that does not have an adverse impact on the AONB to the south.

  • a two-storey maximum building height across the majority of the scheme, with some limited 2 ½ storey properties as appropriate.

  • on-site green space and landscaping, providing amenity and biodiversity benefits.

  • bat corridors along the western/south western boundaries of the site, to mitigate any impact on foraging and commuting routes bats.

  • parking levels and EV charging points that align with both Devon County Council and SHDC guidelines/building conditions.

  • cycle parking to encourage further sustainable travel options.

  • an attenuation pond as part of a sustainable drainage system.

 

Proposed Parameter Plan