Appledore CLT Development

New affordable homes in rural Devon

The site at Ridge View Crescent overlooking the River Torridge includes a selection of nine one-, two-and three-bedroom homes, all for affordable rent, helping those locally find somewhere to live. The award-winning site was recognised in the 2017/18 Rural Housing Award for Outstanding Community Contribution for its excellence and commitment to overcoming challenges to bring affordable housing to Appledore.

A decade in the making

The development was a long time in the making since the three CLT directors, who were all born in Appledore, purchased the site in 2010. But despite challenges resulting from the slope of the site and viability issues due to heavy amounts of engineering work involved, the site was successfully completed in October 2019 and handed over to the local residents.

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“This project is an exemplary community-led housing development where we have worked with the local people to shape and deliver homes that the community truly needs. It means that nine households have been able to stay in the area near the people the places they love. At Aster we have a vision that everyone has a home. We want to provide a mixture of housing options to fit different needs and this site is no exception.”

- Amanda Williams, Aster Group development director

“The Ridge View Crescent housing development is spectacular, both in terms of design and quality, but also in the contribution they will make to the local community; enabling nine local families to remain in Appledore. It’s great to see Aster working with the Community Land Trust, Torridge District Council, Homes England and the local community to deliver homes that will be affordable in perpetuity, ensuring there will always be homes for local people."

- Nikki Knowles, External Affairs Manager South West for NHF

“We’ve worked tirelessly to provide affordable housing in the parish for many years. We’ve worked alongside Aster to bring the site forward despite challenges around the slope of the site and viability issues due to the amount of engineering work that was required. This event is a significant one as it symbolises all of the hard work that has gone into delivering these homes."

- Peter Reveley, Appledore CLT

“It is fantastic to see this type of community led scheme come to fruition. Homes England was pleased to be able to support these much-needed affordable homes in Appledore. The partnership working demonstrated on this scheme and the perseverance of the community is truly inspirational.”

- Matt Dodd, Homes England Rural and Communities Manager

Our CLT developments

Nailsworth

Aster worked with Nailsworth CLT on a five-year community-led project to build new homes for local people in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire. Find out more.

Chagford

Supported by Aster’s partner, CG Fry & Son Ltd project, we delivered a total of 28 homes; 22 for affordable rent and six for shared ownership. Find out more.

Appledore, Devon

The site at Ridge View Crescent overlooking the River Torridge includes a selection of nine one-, two-and three-bedroom homes, all for affordable rent, helping those locally find somewhere to live.