Work set to start on 160-home development

Work is set to start on a new 160-home development following the recent backing of the local council.Barratt David Wilson Homes is behind the scheme for the new homes at Victoria Heights on the outskirts of Alphington which was approved by Teignbridge District Council.The plans for the two, three and four-bedroom properties, providing a range of homes including family housing, are expected to start in the next few weeks.They involve the conversion of an existing threshing barn together with the construction of new homes, new roads and infrastructure. Existing hedgerows and important trees are being retained and additional trees will be planted.The development represents an investment of £24m into the local economy, supporting jobs with sub-contractors, material suppliers and service providers, with nearly £3m contributed to wider community benefits through the Section 106 and CIL[ii] payments.The majority of the new homes will be offered for sale on the open market while 29 will be provided in a mixture of rent and shared ownership in partnership with a registered social provider.