The regeneration of Devonport rolls on

Two further phases of a project to change the face of the former MoD South Yard storage enclave in Devonport have been given the green light by planners. Zones K and G of Redrow’s ‘Vision’ development, which is revitalising the heart of Devonport, have been granted planning permission enabling work to now begin on a further 58 new homes, including 19 one and two-bedroom apartments, 39 houses and two office buildings.

This next stage in the building programme will see the area backing on to Chapel Street transformed into part of the bustling community Redrow is creating at ‘Vision’ and the commercial units planned will hopefully be used as bases for community or corporate services.

The regeneration project has made great strides, since initial planning consent was granted to build a new community complete with more than 450 homes, shops, offices and community facilities.

The most recent advances have been the completion of the first ‘street scene’ and the opening of a fully-furnished show home, which gives homebuyers the first opportunity to view the interior of a completed property.

It is more than a year since the award-winning housebuilder made history when they began construction and demolished part of a three-metre high security wall that had scarred Devonport for over 50 years and fragmented the local community.

Chris Anderson, regional project manager for Redrow Homes (South West), said: “Gaining planning permission for zones K and G represents another milestone in the redevelopment of Devonport. These phases will include the development of two office buildings, which we hope will be used for community or corporate facilities. Vision is about creating an entire new community on a site which was once part of the town centre, but was heavily damaged by the blitz, until it was requisitioned by the MoD shortly after the Second World War.

“We are now looking forward to welcoming the first residents over the coming weeks.”

As well as more than 460 new one and two-bedroom apartments and two, three and four-bedroom homes, the Vision scheme will also include a range of employment, retail and mixed-use development.

The designs of the properties at Vision will accentuate and complement the proportions and broad character of surrounding architectural heritage and will help to create a diverse and interesting environment with a perfect balance between traditional and contemporary styles.

It will include the grade II listed Market Hall and clock tower, which Redrow will ensure is brought back into lively use. The façade of the Midland Bank building will be preserved and again be present in one of the main streets. These two historic buildings will form a link from Devonport’s proud past to its new, exciting future.

The bank frontage, dating from 1922, has been incorporated into the design for Redrow’s first phase and is intended to provide the façade for two of the apartments. The new-build properties in this phase will be of a contemporary design with brick and render finishes.

Currently available at Vision are a range of two-bedroom apartments and also elegant four-bedroom townhouses, priced from £129,995 to £223,000.

As well as the amenities of Devonport the development is also close to the coastal city of Plymouth, which enjoys views of the surrounding coast and Devonshire countryside. Plymouth offers a wide range of pubs, restaurants and leisure facilities, as well as schools, doctors and shops.

For more information on Vision and how to become part of the Devonport community go online at Vision.redrow.co.uk.