Redrow acquires plot for 101 homes in Pool, Cornwall

Redrow has acquired an 8.2 acre plot of land in Pool, Cornwall for a development of 101 new homes. Detailed planning consent for the Mellior Park scheme had already been secured by the developer. The site marks the company's first development in the county for some years and is part of Redrow’s wider growth plans in Cornwall. 

South West Property Stephen Farrell

Housebuilder Redrow has acquired 8.2 acres of land in Pool, Cornwall, for a development of more than 100 homes.

The company's West Country division has previously secured detailed planning consent for the Mellior Park scheme, which will feature a mix of two, three and four bedroom homes.

As part of the scheme, the former Camborne School of Mines will be redeveloped for housing.

Redrow will also make contributions to education and pre-school child care totalling £135,000.

Annie Williams, area sales manager at Redrow (West Country), said: "We are delighted to have acquired land for our first development in Cornwall for some years and are pleased to be contributing to the important Camborne, Pool and Redruth Urban Regeneration Scheme.

"This marks the beginning of our very exciting expansion into the county as part of Redrow’s wider growth plans.

"The development will comprise of 101 new homes in total, released in different stages. A sales centre at the site, accessed off Church Road is planned to open in May and we are hoping to launch view homes in July."

Pictured: site manager Simon Jackson (left) and Jody Jeffrey, senior planning manager at Mellior Park