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Have your say on proposals for Belle Isle Depot

Today sees the launch of Exeter City Living’s engagement programme for a development of new sustainable homes at Belle Isle Depot.

Following the decision to relocate the Exeter City Council Parks Depot to a new purpose built site, the former yard adjacent to Belle Isle Park will become a vacant brownfield site.

Emma Osmundsen, Managing Director, Exeter City Living said: “Our vision is to create an exemplar, sustainable, net zero carbon development of homes which fully optimises its location adjacent to parkland, the nearby river Exe, national cycle network and footpath links with Exeter City Centre.”

The proposed development of approximately 30-35 homes on the footprint of the depot, will be constructed to the highest quality and environmental standards to greatly reduce energy costs and overheating, whilst creating attractive healthy homes. As part of this public engagement programme, we will be seeking ideas on what improvements people would like to see at the adjacent Belle Isle Park.

From Monday 21 November, the initial proposals are available to view online and give your feedback at https://belleisle.commonplace.is/

Residents, community groups and stakeholders will be able to comment on the early proposals for the site during the first round of engagement, which lasts until December 5.

Exeter City Living (ECL) and their project team will be hosting a staffed public exhibition at Custom House Visitor Centre, 46 The Quay, Exeter, EX2 4AN on Thursday 24 November between 4pm and 7pm. Members of the public can drop-in to the exhibition to view the proposals and speak to Exeter City Living and their project team.

Emma Osmundsen said: “We want to hear from local residents and groups, so please come to our event, or have a look at the proposals online and let us know what you think.”

Posted on 21st November 2022

by Anita Craig