The Site
Site Setting
The site is situated south of the A3052 and east of the A376, between Clyst St Mary and Clyst St George. Exeter city centre is about 6.5 km to the north-west, and Topsham is roughly 2 km south-west.
Junction 30 of the M5 is about 2.8 km west, offering direct access to Taunton, Bridgewater, and Newton Abbot. National Cycle Network Route 2 is approximately 1.5 km south-west, providing a largely traffic free link along the eastern edge of the Exe estuary via the Science Park.
The site covers approximately 146.75 hectares of agricultural fields separated by hedgerows and scattered trees.
It is well-suited for housing-led development, offering local services and facilities, and connections to nearby amenities. The site is 250 meters south-west of Hill Barton Business Park and about 2km west of Greendale Business Park, both providing employment, retail, and leisure opportunities. Greendale Farm Shop is 1.5km to the east.
Bus stops on the A3052 offer regular services to Seaton, Honiton, Sidmouth, and Exeter, which has a wide range of supermarkets and employment opportunities, including Sowton Business Park and the city centre. Exeter Central Station and St David’s provide extensive connections.
Opportunities Plan
The masterplan design has evolved through a range of environmental and technical surveys that identified a range of opportunities and constraints that have shaped the plan.
Please see the opportunities plan below to see more information (click to expand)
Constraints Plan
Please see the constraints plan below to see more information (click to expand)
Place making principles
People, place and community
A neighbourhood designed to bring people together, with spaces for work, play, and community life.
- Distinct character, blending with nearby villages and connected through green corridors and open spaces.
- Community hubs offering flexible workspaces, car-free travel options, and places for community events.
- A welcoming, safe place to live, designed with natural surveillance and “Secure by Design” principles.
- High-speed digital connections to support home working and future lifestyles.
Movement and mix of uses
A modern, connected community that reduces car dependency and supports active, healthy lifestyles.
- A balanced mix of homes, jobs, schools, shops and leisure to meet daily needs close to home.
- A variety of housing types and tenures, influenced by local architecture, to suit all ages and incomes.
- Higher-density homes and mixed uses near public transport; lower density on rural edges.
- Walkable neighbourhoods with daily needs within easy reach.
- Safe, low-speed streets and pathways that encourage walking, cycling and provide active travel routes linking to wider public transport connections to nearby towns.
Public realm and location
A sustainable neighbourhood rooted in its landscape, promoting wellbeing, nature, and community life.
- Carefully designed to reflect the local setting of valleys, ridges, and rural edges.
- Expansive green corridors, ponds and native planting to enhance biodiversity, climate resilience, and add character.
- Existing trees and hedgerows retained and integrated into the design to ensure mature landscaped character from day 1.
- Streets and public spaces that prioritise people, connected by a green infrastructure network offering spaces for play, relaxation and community activity.
- Opportunities for local food growing, community gardens and outdoor recreation.