THE Bude community is set to benefit from more than £750,000 of investment as a housing development enters its next phase.

Cavanna Homes has revealed that it is approaching the next phase of its Bellevue development. The site is set to be made up of 258 homes - 144 of which have already been constructed, with the next phase producing a further 114 homes on land at Hillhead Farm on Stratton Road.

However, alongside the construction the wider Bellevue development has already secured £765,261 in Section 106 contributions to support projects in and around Bude.

The housebuilder has expressed that contributions include funding towards the expansion of Bude Infant and Junior School, improvement works at Skitches Corner Junction, investment in outdoor sports pitches in Stratton, new public open space facilities for teenagers, and support for local air quality improvements.

The newly launched phase introduces a collection of homes featuring a more contemporary architectural style, complementing the traditional character of the earlier homes at Bellevue. Designs incorporate crisp white render, anthracite window frames and red brick detailing, creating a distinctive streetscape that reflects modern living while remaining sensitive to the wider setting.

Hannah Newnes, sales and marketing director at Cavanna Homes, has said that the development is about more than just building homes, it gives the organisation the opportunity to play a positive role in the wider community.

She said: “Bellevue has really started to feel like a thriving community in Bude, and it’s exciting to see it continue to grow with this new phase.

“For us, it’s never just about building homes. It’s about playing a positive role in the wider area too, whether that’s helping to fund school places, improving local infrastructure or supporting better sports and open spaces. This next phase continues that commitment, while introducing a contemporary look that adds something fresh to the neighbourhood.”

Located within easy reach of Bude’s town centre and coastline, Bellevue offers access to local amenities, schools, green space and transport links, making it attractive to a range of buyers including local families, first-time purchasers and those relocating to the area.

According to plans, the affordable properties on site will comprise of six one-bedroom flats large enough for two people and a two-bedroom flat large enough for four people.

There will also be a number of houses available for social rent. In the development, there will be ten two-bedroom houses suitable for four people each, in addition to five three-bedroom houses and two four bedroom houses.

Meanwhile, the shared ownership properties will primarily comprise of ten houses of a two and three bed size.

Earlier in the year, Cavana Homes reduced the number of properties it planned to build on the site from 116 to the 114, though despite the changes to the site’s design, Cavanna Homes said that it is committed to the original number of affordable homes.

The recent launch event gave prospective buyers the opportunity to explore the new phase, view the show home and speak with the sales team.