Westcountry Land & Homes

Name: Westcountry Land & Homes
Address: Truro, GB
Telephone: +441827248758

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One of the leading premium land and property developers based in the South West, delivering quality, contemporary, design-led homes and land opportunities.

10/09/2026

We’re delighted to have agreed a new deal with 3West to deliver 96 affordable homes in Ivybridge.

Although the proposals have not yet been submitted for planning, this is an important milestone for Westcountry Land & Homes.

We hope it marks the beginning of a strong working relationship and many more projects together, helping to deliver much-needed affordable homes across the South West.

More details will follow as the plans progress.

04/09/2026

More power for mayors - but what will it mean for certainty in the planning system?

The Government has announced proposals allowing mayors to call in and determine strategically important planning applications, including schemes of more than 150 homes. Mayors could also direct a local authority to refuse an application or grant permission through a Mayoral Development Order.

While the Government says decisions must still follow planning law, local plans and national policy, we are concerned about concentrating this level of influence in the hands of one individual.

The planning system is already fraught with delay and uncertainty. Allowing individual mayors greater discretion risks introducing another political layer, creating different interpretations of national policy from one region to another.

National planning policy should provide a clear and consistent framework. If strategically important decisions become too dependent on the priorities or politics of one elected individual, that certainty could be seriously undermined - and the system left more vulnerable to inappropriate influence.

At a time when the industry desperately needs clarity, consistency and faster decisions, is concentrating more power in one person really the answer?

The Government’s consultation runs until 5 October 2026. Read the proposals here https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/planning-powers-for-mayors-in-england/planning-powers-for-mayors-in-england?utm_source=chatgpt.com

28/08/2026

Things are taking shape at Threemilestone.

Our latest drone footage offers a bird’s-eye view of the progress being made on this development of 29 build-to-rent apartments in the centre of the village.

It’s always rewarding to see a project move from plans on paper to visible progress on site. We look forward to sharing further updates as the development continues.

Find out more: https://www.westcountryland.com/wclprojects/threemilestone-truro/

14/08/2026

At Westcountry Land, our recent projects - from progressing large strategic sites to securing planning and moving developments forward - reflect our long-term, landscape-led approach to land promotion across the South West.

As we continue to advance our existing sites, we’re also actively looking for new land opportunities.

If you’re a landowner or advisor with land that may be suitable for residential-led development, we’d welcome an initial, no-obligation conversation about its potential.

- Strategic & residential land
- Planning-led promotion
- A collaborative approach from start to finish

Get in touch to discuss what your land could become.
https://www.westcountryland.com/contact-wcl/

06/08/2026

A major step forward for Post Hill, Tiverton.

Revised plans have been submitted for up to 650 new homes within Area B of the Tiverton Eastern Urban Extension, to ensure this long-awaited, allocated development can continue to progress.

The proposals will create much more than new homes. They include a care home, commercial space, play areas, allotments, extensive green space and new walking and cycling routes, helping to form a well-connected and sustainable new neighbourhood.

The site has been allocated for development for more than 15 years, but progress has repeatedly stalled. Through strategic land acquisition, detailed masterplanning and the creation of a viable new access from Post Hill, Westcountry Land has helped unlock its delivery.

We remain committed to working constructively with Mid Devon District Council, Devon County Council and the local community to bring forward the homes, infrastructure and public spaces Tiverton needs.

Read more here: https://www.westcountryland.com/revised-plans-submitted-for-650-home-post-hill-development/

23/07/2026

Thank you, Grampound.

We've recently concluded our public consultation for our emerging proposals in Grampound.

We'd like to thank everyone who took the time to attend events, view the proposals online and share their feedback.

Meaningful consultation isn't simply about meeting a planning requirement - it's about listening.

Local knowledge is invaluable. Residents understand their communities better than anyone, and their comments help us refine proposals, identify opportunities and address concerns before an application is submitted.

As we review the feedback received, we'll continue working with the local authority and stakeholders to develop proposals that seek to deliver much-needed homes while respecting the character of Grampound.

Thank you again to everyone who contributed.

https://www.westcountryland.com/wclprojects/grampound-cornwall/

17/07/2026

An open letter to our new Prime Minister.

Dear Andy,

The ambition to deliver more affordable homes is one the development industry supports.

But affordable housing cannot exist without a healthy open market.

Every affordable home is funded, directly or indirectly, by private housing delivery. If the economics no longer work for SME developers and land promoters, fewer sites come forward, fewer homes are built and affordable housing numbers inevitably fall.

We need balance.

We need policies that support first-time buyers and existing homeowners alike. Confidence in the housing market is confidence in the wider economy.

Recent reports from Parliament have called for reform of Stamp Duty, warning that it slows the housing market and damages economic growth. Industry bodies continue to highlight that buyer affordability - not planning alone - is one of the biggest constraints on housing delivery.

If Government wants to achieve its ambitious housebuilding targets, it must support both supply and demand.

Reform Stamp Duty. Improve access to mortgages. Help people buy new homes.

When people can move, the economy moves too.

SME developers aren't asking for special treatment. We're asking for the conditions that allow us to keep investing, employing local people, supporting communities and delivering the homes the country needs.

We all want the same outcome. Let's make sure the policy framework helps us get there.

https://www.westcountryland.com/

09/07/2026

Good design doesn't ignore history - it builds on it.

At our Grampound, Cornwall development, we took our design cues from the historic Old Tannery buildings on the adjacent site. The result is a proposal rooted in the character of the place - a contextually sensitive scheme that respects what's already there while creating something new.

We believe this is what responsible development looks like: listening before designing, and letting a site tell you what it needs.

Read more here https://www.westcountryland.com/designing-with-history-why-context-is-everything-in-new-development/

19/06/2026

The development industry is facing increasing pressure from the growing number of taxes, levies and financial obligations attached to bringing forward new homes.

From Community Infrastructure Levy contributions and Section 106 agreements through to Biodiversity Net Gain requirements and now the Building Safety Levy, the cumulative impact on projects is becoming significant - particularly for SME developers and more challenging sites.

While many of these measures are introduced with positive intentions, the reality is that every additional cost ultimately affects viability, delivery timescales and investment decisions. In some cases, the combined burden risks making otherwise sustainable developments unviable.

At a time when there is widespread recognition of the need for more homes, it is important that policy and taxation strike the right balance between raising standards and maintaining the ability to actually deliver development.

The industry is resilient and continues to adapt, but there is an increasing need for a more proportionate and practical approach that supports both growth and delivery.

https://www.westcountryland.com/

12/06/2026

Great to see the access works now complete at our Holsworthy project.

This marks a key milestone for the site, providing the infrastructure needed to support future development and bring forward new homes for the area.

It’s always encouraging to see tangible progress on the ground - turning a site from concept into delivery.

https://www.westcountryland.com/wclprojects/holsworthy/

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