Persimmon Homes South West has secured planning consent for a second phase of its Tawcroft development in Barnstaple.

As part of the consortium development being delivered by Persimmon and Elan Homes, the approval will enable a further 141 homes to be built, including 42 affordable properties (30%) that will be transferred to a local housing association for local people.

As part of the development, the developers will contribute towards a range of local infrastructure and community improvements, including:

• £1.2m towards improvements to the A361;
• £1.2m for a new pedestrian and cycle bridge;
• £688,000 for local education provision;
• £323,000 for sport and recreation facilities;
• £300,000 for local bus services;
• £127,000 for NHS services; and
• £300 in vouchers for each household to encourage the use of public transport and active travel.

The proposals also include public open space, equipped play areas, an attenuation pond, and the retention of existing hedgerows and trees.

All homes on the first phase of the development are now occupied, with construction on the second phase expected to commence this autumn.

Commenting, Persimmon Homes South West Managing Director, Dan Heathcote, said:

"We're delighted to have secured approval for the next phase of Tawcroft and to continue delivering much-needed new homes for local people in Barnstaple.

"The first phase has helped create a thriving new community and we're looking forward to building on that success as work gets underway on these additional homes.

"Alongside the new homes, this development will provide significant investment in local infrastructure, services and community facilities, helping to deliver lasting benefits for both new and existing residents."