Families move into new affordable homes in Westward Ho!

Local families have received the keys to their new homes at Buckleigh Road in Westward Ho! from North Devon Homes.

The handover of six new social rented homes marks the community landlords’ second delivery of affordable housing in Torridge as it continues its commitment to tackling the ongoing crisis.

Above: A local family prepares to move into their new North Devon Homes property. Credit: NDH

Paul Scovell, development manager at NDH said: “We are delighted to hand over these new, modern homes to the new residents which will make a real difference in the lives of these local families.”

The development was designed and built by Barnstaple-based Chichester Developments and NDH says it demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability with modern building standards, helping to reduce the carbon footprint.

Paul added: “Each house is equipped with air source heat pumps for heating and hot water and, in a first for North Devon Homes, each property includes EV charging points helping to support a greener future.

“This project has been successfully delivered through a partnership with Chichester Developments who have an excellent reputation. We look forward to continuing this long-standing collaboration as we work with them to complete our final phase of this development.”

Louise Sharman, director at Chichester Developments, said: “Working on this project has been a fantastic experience. It’s been a pleasure collaborating with North Devon Homes once again to deliver homes that are not only high quality and well-designed but also sustainable and future-proof.

“Each property has been thoughtfully designed ensuring comfortable and high-quality living spaces. We’re excited to continue this successful partnership in the future.”

The development at Buckleigh Road will consist of 117 houses in a range of two, three, four and five bedroom properties.

With the next phase due in December 2025 and final handover of units in December 2026, a further six social rent properties will be delivered, bringing the total to 12 new affordable homes for local residents.