THE story appeared in the Courier on Friday, February 24, issue 1126.

AN exhibition has been held in Crediton by housing developer, Barratt Homes.

The developer is in the early stages of working on an outline planning application for up to 120 homes near Chapel Downs Farm, adjoining Queen Elizabeth Drive.

Barratt Homes say the application will consider the principle of development and a further application will be required to determine what the layout and buildings should look like.

The housebuilder says it is aware of the sensitive nature of the site and the strength of feeling of local residents, but is keen to get residents involved and as a result will be carrying out a thorough public engagement exercise.

What do you think of the proposal to build 120 houses at Chapel Downs Farm in Crediton and how do you think it will affect the town?

Please let me know. You can contact me at: 102 High Street, Crediton or by email at: [email protected] .

What you told us ...

I couldn’t see any problems with the proposed development at Chapel Downs apart from all the traffic will be coming out onto the top road from Forches Cross to Barnstaple Cross, not an ideal road for traffic to pass comfortably.

Sandford Resident

Having seen the exhibition I have concerns over the extra traffic that would be using Higher Road at peak times. When the High Street was closed and more traffic was using Higher Road there were a number of problems with congestion. What we need is more affordable housing.

Crediton Resident

It’s an unnecessary evil. There are a whole raft of issues, including low housing occupancy which requires more houses. There is not much in the way of brown field sites in Crediton so they will be building on green field sites.

Bob Patten, Morchard Bishop

I think its fine. It doesn’t bother me. I think we need more houses in Crediton.

Matthew Keast, Crediton

I have mixed feelings. People need to live somewhere. I’m not against development, it’s getting the balance right. All new housing will cause more congestion. Although it might be positive for the shops in the town.

Valerie Hall, Crediton