A fresh proposal to build dozens of new homes is now open to public scrutiny, with developers urging residents to help shape the final plans before they are formally submitted.
Land Value Alliances has launched a consultation on proposals for up to 89 homes on land north of Warnicombe Lane in Tiverton. The scheme includes a mix of one to four-bedroom properties, with around 27 earmarked as affordable housing.
The consultation will run from Friday, April 17 to Sunday, May 10, giving residents the opportunity to review the plans and submit feedback.
The development is being designed with consideration for the surrounding landscape and nearby heritage assets, including Tidcombe Hall, Tidcombe Farmhouse and the Grand Western Canal Conservation Area. The proposed layout places built development outside the conservation area, with higher-density housing at the centre of the site and lower-density homes towards the edges.
Plans also include publicly accessible green spaces, play and recreation areas, and sustainable drainage features. Developers say the scheme will deliver a biodiversity net gain of at least 10%, in line with national requirements introduced in 2024.
The site falls within the administrative boundary of Mid Devon District Council, which currently cannot demonstrate a five-year housing land supply. An inspector previously noted the council’s supply stood at 4.79 years and was forecast to fall to around 2.1 years.
Developers argue the scheme could help address this shortfall. The proposals include 62 open market homes alongside the affordable housing provision, which is expected to include both social rented and low-cost home ownership options.
Vehicle access to the site would be through an adjacent approved development, which received planning permission on appeal in June 2025 for up to 100 homes, including the conversion of Tidcombe Hall.
Large areas of open space are planned, particularly to the north of the site, which would link with green space in the neighbouring scheme. Additional features include a tree-lined primary street, ecological mitigation areas and enhanced existing trees across the site.
Little Tidcombe Farm LVA LLP said it is initially seeking outline planning permission, meaning the detailed design of individual homes would be decided at a later stage. The outline application would instead set key parameters such as building heights, layout, access routes and green infrastructure.
In information published on its consultation website, the developer said: “We are welcoming your comments on the proposed development that we have set out between the 17th April – 10th May 2026.
“These comments will inform the final scheme for the site and hopefully shape the development in a way that secures maximum benefit for the community.”
Residents can view the proposals and submit feedback via the project website, where a questionnaire is available. Paper copies can also be requested for those unable to access the consultation online.
