Four new two-bedroom homes have been acquired by North Devon Homes at Mariner’s Haven in Ilfracombe. These have been delivered through a collaborative new partnership between North Devon Homes, Homes England and local housebuilder, Devonshire Homes.
Paul Scovell, Development Manager at North Devon Homes, said, “Our partnership with Homes England and Devonshire Homes has enabled us to bring these four additional homes forward for social housing, supporting local people in accessing high-quality new homes in Ilfracombe. This collaboration not only delivers immediate benefit to the community but also represents the start of a strong and positive partnership that we look forward to developing further.
“In our mission to tackling the ongoing housing crisis, we are proud to be working with partners who share our commitment to meeting local housing needs and increasing the number of affordable homes available to residents. This is a fantastic example of what can be achieved when organisations come together with a shared purpose.”
Mariner’s Haven, located off Old Barnstaple Road, is a collection of new 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes set in an elevated position overlooking Ilfracombe, and will ultimately create 347 high quality new homes.
Nigel Bowditch, Operations Director at Devonshire Homes, commented, “We are pleased to have worked collaboratively with North Devon Homes and Homes England to deliver these homes for affordable housing at Mariner’s Haven.
“Mariner’s Haven is a popular and high quality development that provides a mix of homes to meet a range of local needs and this agreement reflects our flexible approach to working with partners to support communities. These four homes are all finished and ready to be occupied by North Devon Homes residents.”
North Devon Homes remains committed to tackling local housing need and ensuring that more residents have access to safe, secure and affordable homes. This partnership demonstrates how organisations can work together to increase the availability of affordable homes, complementing the wider mix of home being delivered at Mariner’s Haven. The homes will offer long-term affordability and support the sustainability of the Ilfracombe community. The due diligence and quality assurance of the project was further supported by consultants, Taylor Lewis, a long term partner of the community landlord.
