New development at Meadow Close, Wheddon Cross

Progress status

Meadow Close is a £1.2 million affordable housing scheme at Cutcombe Market, Wheddon Cross.  The 10 new homes are part of a unique rural regeneration scheme which also includes a new livestock market, business units and a further 15 new homes (13 open market properties for sale through Taunton-based Summerfield Homes and two self-build houses).

The development is a partnership between Exmoor National Park, Exmoor Farmers Livestock Auctions, West Somerset Council, Somerset County Council, Cutcombe Parish Council, MWS and Summerfield Developments (South West) and the HCA.

The scheme is supported with a £750,000 investment from the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), which has worked with partners to provide a mix of affordable housing and buy land connected to the outdated market site.

MWS chairman Piers Feilden said: “We are pleased to be providing affordable housing in the heart of Exmoor. There is a very real need for local people in this area and Magna is delighted to be working with partners to fulfil this need.”

HCA area manager Steve Jackson said: ”People living in and around Exmoor will know that there are few opportunities to provide new affordable housing in the National Park, and that there is a great need for it.

“That is one reason why this is such an important scheme for the area, but its impact goes beyond housing. By unlocking the redevelopment of Cutcombe Market, this project is also sustaining rural jobs connected with the area and that can only be good news.” 
Richard Nicol, divisional director for Summerfield Developments, said: “To be able to build new homes at Cutcombe is a rare opportunity, which we are very pleased to be involved with. 

“We have designed these homes with an ‘environmental twist’ which includes air source heat pumps and solar collectors together with high levels of insulation.  This should not only help to make the homes very efficient, but also provide savings in the running of the homes.

To apply, you must be registered on the Homefinder Somerset Register.  Visit www.homefindersomerset.co.uk for registration details.
For more information about registering, contact West Somerset Council on 01643 703704 or MWS on 0800 1386107.
Below is the status of the properties for affordable rent:

Plot No.

Postal Address
Wheddon Cross,
Minehead, TA24 7AU

 Unit Type Status

14

 11, Meadow Close 2-bed flat ground floor Short listing complete.  Local connection & housing needs checks in progress

15

12 Meadow Close

2-bed flat first floor

Short listing complete.  Local connection & housing needs checks in progress

16

14 Meadow Close

1-bed flat ground floor

Short listing complete.  Local connection & housing needs checks in progress

17

15 Meadow Close

2-bed flat first floor

Short listing complete.  Local connection & housing needs checks in progress

9

4 Meadow Close

3-bed house

Short listing complete.  Local connection & housing needs checks in progress

11

6 Meadow Close

2-bed house

Short listing complete.  Local connection & housing needs checks in progress

12

7 Meadow Close

2-bed house

Short listing complete.  Local connection & housing needs checks in progress

13

8 Meadow Close

4-bed house

Short listing complete.  Local connection & housing needs checks in progress

4

25 Meadow Close

2-bed house

Short listing complete.  Local connection & housing needs checks in progress

5

26 Meadow Close

2-bed house

Short listing complete.  Local connection & housing needs checks in progress