Report by Duncan Williams for Pulman's Weekly News
A major proposal for 2,000 new homes, a primary school, employment land and new road junctions has been unveiled for East Devon, potentially creating one of the largest housing developments the district has seen in recent years.
Exeter-based developer Stuart Partners Limited has submitted outline plans for what it calls “Clyst Village” on land between Crealy Theme Park on the A3052 and Clyst St George on the A376.
If approved, the development would deliver around 2,000 homes alongside a new primary school, neighbourhood centre, public open space and employment land.
The proposals also include new transport infrastructure, including access from the A3052 and improvements to the A376.
The scale of the scheme is likely to attract significant public interest because the site is not identified for development in East Devon District Council’s current local plan.
The proposal also emerges as the council continues work on its ambitious Marlcombe…
