Plymouth Community Homes (PCH) will be delivering more homes on the outskirts of Exeter after securing 17 homes for social rent at Elm Park in Matford, built by Cavanna Homes.
The 17 new homes are our first homes with developer Cavanna Homes and consist of one- and two-bedroom apartments and five three-bedroom houses. The homes have been secured and will be delivered thanks to funding from Homes England.
They will be prioritised to those with a local connection to the area to meet the specific needs of the community, which has been made possible thanks to the support from partner, Teignbridge District Council.
Upon completion, Elm Park which is located between Alphington and Exminster will be a community of 245 homes which lies within the wider South West Exeter development and is expected to deliver a total of 2,500 homes.
The development has cycle links to Exeter Quay and Dawlish Warren and is a short drive from Dartmoor. It also includes a play area, with tree planting and urban drainage ponds contributing to the area’s ecology.
Gavin Sutton, Development Manager at Plymouth Community Homes, said: “I am pleased that we are now working with Cavanna Homes to deliver this scheme, and I hope that that this will be the first of many opportunities this year that will help us to deliver on our ambitious plan to provide more affordable housing in Devon and Cornwall.
“We are delighted to partner with another developer who views social housing as a long-term investment in community stability, delivering homes that are safe and a place where people are proud to live.”
Ben Jobson, Director of Development for Cavanna Homes, said: “We are delighted to be working in partnership with Plymouth Community Homes to deliver 17 new homes at our Elm Park development. This marks our first collaboration with PCH, and we are extremely pleased with the agreement and the positive progress being made on site.
“As the homes are now under construction and due to be delivered later this year, it is encouraging to see the scheme taking shape and moving closer to completion. Developments like this must deliver for the whole community, not only by helping to address local housing need, but by creating well-designed, sustainable places that sit comfortably within their surroundings.
“We hope this project will be the first of many opportunities to work alongside Plymouth Community Homes in the future, as we continue to focus on delivering high-quality homes that have a lasting, positive impact for residents and the wider area.”
Shahi Islam, Director of Affordable Housing Grants at Homes England, added: “As the Government’s housing and regeneration agency, increasing the supply of quality affordable homes remains one of our key objectives and we are committed to supporting Plymouth Community Homes in achieving their ambitions.
"Elm Park is a prime example of how we work collaboratively with partners to deliver our mission to build thriving communities that people can be proud of.”
The first homes which are to be offered for social rent will be available from Winter 2026.
All available homes to rent in Devon are advertised on Devon Home Choice, a partnership of local social landlords. To bid for a property or to be considered for a tenancy, registration will need to be completed using their online application form.
Photo caption - Gavin Sutton, Development Manager at PCH, Alice MacLean, Project Manager at PCH and Ben Jobson, Director of Development at Cavanna Homes (left-right).
