In the first year of our commitment to Cornerstone’s The Big Plan, we successfully delivered 42 new build homes in 2025/26, helping more local people access affordable housing.
All 42 homes achieved high energy efficiency standards. 21 homes received an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, while the other 21 achieved the highest possible rating of A.
To support lower energy use and reduced household costs:
8 homes were fitted with air source heat pumps for heating and hot water.
35 homes were equipped with solar PV panels.
Many homes also include electric vehicle charging points.
Every new home was allocated to people with local work or family connections, helping to strengthen communities.
Our developments include play areas, public open spaces and wildlife corridors. As part of our Greener Ways Strategy, we also planted fruit trees at new developments in Cheriton Bishop and Newton Abbot and created opportunities for sustainable food growing through features such as herb gardens.
During the year, we were delighted to complete 7 much needed rural homes in Cheriton Bishop and welcomed the first residents to Brook Manor in Exeter. When finished, Brook Manor will provide 54 affordable homes and will be the largest development undertaken by Cornerstone in the last 20 years.
Residents continue to help shape our future developments. The Resident Engagement Panel has contributed to our Development Strategy and Homes for the Future Design Brief, helping to ensure new homes are practical, efficient and designed around residents’ needs.
Looking ahead, we are building our development pipeline. Our goal in the future is to increase delivery to 100 homes per year from 2028/29 as we work towards our target of 400 new homes by 2030.
In 2026/27, we will continue to provide a range of social rent, affordable rent and shared ownership homes, including homes specifically designed for wheelchair users. We welcome resident and community engagement, and will explore lower-carbon construction methods, prioritising opportunities to build on brownfield and greyfield land where possible.
