Proposals to build 144 new homes in Cornwall have been given the go-ahead by the Council.

The Carillion-Igloo and Coastline Housing's planning applications beside the Heartlands regeneration project at Trevenson Park, Pool, enables construction work and marketing to start later this year.

The development includes 54 Custom Build plots, which will offer people from across Cornwall the chance to design and build their own home with a manufacturer chosen from Carillion-igloo's specialist panel. The site is one of the Homes and Communities Agency's (HCA) biggest Custom Build projects and is set up by Government to boost house-building by unlocking a wave of new homes designed and built by their owners.


Coastline Housing will also develop 90 new and affordable homes, which includes a well-designed block of 23 flats for older people overlooking the Heartlands Park.

HCA area manager Paul Britton said: "This project clearly demonstrates one of the many approaches we are taking to provide more opportunities for people to get the homes they can afford in Cornwall.

"Custom Build offers people a more accessible route onto the housing ladder whilst providing an opportunity for people to design the home of their dreams. We know there is high demand for more homes in Cornwall, which has a history of 'self build' housing. This scheme from Carillion-igloo and Coastline will make a positive contribution. I look forward to seeing the new homes come forward on this important and exciting site."

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