Property for sale

Tavistock Road, Launceston PL15

An exciting opportunity to acquire a fully consented residential development site for twenty-eight new dwellings, all approved as 100% affordable housing. The scheme provides a mix of one, two and three-bedroom homes, set within attractively landscaped surroundings including a community orchard and public open space.

The site occupies a superb position on the southern fringe of Launceston, close to Tavistock Road and within walking distance of town amenities, schools and public transport.

The consented development comprises:

28 dwellings (100% affordable)

70% Affordable/Social Rent

30% Shared Ownership

House types include:

1-bed apartments

2-bed semi-detached houses

3-bed terraced and semi-detached houses

The layout incorporates extensive open space, sustainable drainage features and pedestrian links to Tavistock Road. Building designs use natural materials including timber cladding, slate roofs, and green roof elements, reflecting the surrounding Cornish landscape. A Sustainable Urban Drainage System with on-site attenuation improves the existing surface water management, and a foul water pumping station connects to the mains network.

Planning Summary

Cornwall Council granted full planning consent (Ref: PA21/05647) for “Proposed housing development of 28 dwellings” on land south-west of Kensey View, Launceston on the 29th January 2025. All planning documents available from Kivells Office.

Section 106 Agreement Highlights

Public Open Space Contribution of £7,448 total payment (£266 per dwelling x 28 dwellings).

Planning Administration Fee of £2,242 payable to Cornwall Council upon signing the S106.

Affordable Housing 100% affordable scheme - all 28 dwellings must be affordable (no open market units). Mix of:

19 rented units (social & affordable rent)

9 shared ownership dwellings

Accessibility Requirements

25% of all homes (including affordable) to meet M4(2) accessible/adaptable standard.

There are no education, nhs, highways, or transport contributions listed in the S106 - only the off-site open space payment and admin fee. There is also a cil exemption.
Architects details


Andrew Kirby, Discovery House, Dart Marine Park, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5AL. ,

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Services

Interested parties must make their own enquiries with regards to utilities and their connection costs. Mains water, electricity and drainage is available nearby. Surface water to be managed via on-site SuDS. Highway access to be formed from Tavistock Road/A388 junction in accordance with approved drawings.

Tenure

Freehold

Directions

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Location

Within easy walking distance of the property is a food supermarket and a little further beyond the town’s recreation park with leisure centre including indoor swimming pool. Also within walking distance is a primary school and the town’s secondary school.

There is easy access to the A30 dual carriageway spine road for Cornwall and Devon providing connectivity to two of the countries prettiest Cathedral cities - Truro to the west, 46 miles and Exeter to the east, 44 miles, the latter providing Intercity Rail Link, International Airport and M5 motorway link. The property is also just off the A388 giving good access to the City of Plymouth which provides Continental Ferry Port and all the yachting facilities of Plymouth Sound. In all directions from the property there is scenery of outstanding natural beauty, be it the rugged North Cornish coast to the north, the wide open spaces of Bodmin Moor ideal for walking and riding to the west, Dartmoor National Park to the east or the hidden beauty of the Tamar Valley stretching southwards renowned for salmon fishing and 18th Century mining history.

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