Plymouth Community Homes Secures 18 More Affordable Homes at Sherford
Additional properties, including social rent and shared ownership, boost PCH's total to 145 homes in the growing Sherford development.
By Verity Coombes
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Plymouth Community Homes (PCH) has secured an additional 18 properties at the Sherford development, including 13 for social rent and 5 for shared ownership, bringing the total number of affordable homes secured by PCH to 145.
The latest acquisition by PCH at Sherford comprises a mix of two, three, and four-bedroom homes, aimed at addressing the demand for larger affordable family residences in and around Plymouth. These new homes add to the 127 PCH properties previously acquired from Vistry, a leading mixed-tenure housebuilder, in 2024 and 2025.
This expansion aligns with PCH's new 10-Year Business Plan, which outlines a £1.2 billion investment in homes, communities, and services across the South West over the next decade. The plan includes a target of delivering 1,500 new affordable homes across Devon and Cornwall, aiming to increase PCH's total managed homes to 25,000.
The 18 homes are currently under construction and are anticipated to be ready for occupation from Spring 2027. Sherford itself is being developed as an eco-friendly community on the outskirts of Plymouth, designed to foster wellbeing and community spirit, with plans for over 5,500 homes, schools, community hubs, and extensive public open spaces.
Councillor Matt Smith, Cabinet Member for Housing, City Centre Regeneration and Events at Plymouth City Council, welcomed the news, stating, "I am delighted that Plymouth Community Homes has secured a further 18 affordable homes at Sherford, helping even more local people and families access a quality home in one of Plymouth's growing communities."
He added, "We know that housing remains one of the biggest challenges facing our city and that's why partnerships between PCH, Vistry and the Council are so important. Working together, we can increase the supply of affordable homes and create opportunities for people to put down roots and build their future in Plymouth."
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"The mix of social rent and shared ownership homes will help meet a range of housing needs, while supporting the creation of a sustainable new community at Sherford. This is another important step in delivering the homes Plymouth needs."
Kerry McCullough, Project Manager at Plymouth Community Homes, expressed pride in the collaboration with Vistry, stating, “We are pleased to be working with Vistry again to deliver even more much-needed new homes in the thriving town of Sherford, bringing the total number of PCH homes secured across the development to 145.”
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"We are confident that the high-quality homes being built will be a valuable addition to our growing number of affordable homes available for local people and families who need a home that suits them. We are very proud to be part of this exciting development, helping to meet local housing need both in Plymouth and the South Hams, where demand for affordable housing significantly exceeds the number of homes available, while strengthening the local community."
Peter Tannian, Managing Director for Vistry Devon & Cornwall, highlighted the opportunity these homes provide: “These additional homes will give more local families the opportunity to make Sherford their home, whether through social rent or shared ownership. The mix includes larger properties, helping to meet the need for high-quality affordable homes with room for families to grow.”
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"Working with Plymouth Community Homes, we’re making a wider choice of homes available as this new community takes shape."
Information on available homes to rent in Devon can be found on Devon Home Choice, a partnership of local social landlords. Interested individuals are advised to complete the online application form for registration and bidding consideration.
