The peregrine falcons of the Cheddar Gorge have inspired the name of a new 60-home development to be built in the Somerset village of Cheddar with an amazing view. Work is about to start on Peregrine View – named after the birds of prey which nest on the steep cliffs of the valley – a new scheme by Bellway South West on a 5.6-acre site off Hellier’s Lane.
The development will include two, three and four-bedroom houses for private sale and 18 one, two and three-bedroom affordable homes available for local people through rent or shared ownership. Bellway is also building two ‘bat bungalows’ in the landscaped area to the west of the development to provide replacement bat roosts.
Tim Lund, Sales Director of Bellway South West, said: “We are looking forward to starting work on site at Peregrine View in Cheddar, where we’re planning to deliver an attractive new neighbourhood which is sympathetic to its tranquil rural surroundings.
“Local wildlife inspired the name for this new development, and we are committed to ensuring that wildlife continues to flourish.
“Existing hedgerows and trees will be supplemented by new planting as part of new landscaped and ecological areas, while we are also providing replacement bat roosts on site in the form of two new ‘bat bungalows’.
“This is a lovely part of the world to appreciate the countryside in general. This is a highly sustainable location for new housing which will enable residents to enjoy an active lifestyle, with walks and cycle rides – including the Strawberry Line cycle path and Cheddar Reservoir – on their doorstep.
“It’s also just a couple of miles from Cheddar Gorge, which features stunning walking trails and beautiful views.”
Bellway plans to release the first homes for sale at Peregrine View in the summer, with a showhome unveiled later in the year.
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