Twēġen Rise is one of two communities at Eddeva Park in South Cambridgeshire and is being delivered by This Land. It comprises 80 new homes including more than 30 affordable homes to support local housing needs. As master developer for Eddeva Park, This Land is also overseeing the wider development and coordinating how the new neighbourhood takes shape. On completion, the entire Eddeva Park development will offer 230 new homes 40 per cent of which will be affordable, a new community centre, and new play areas and open spaces for people to enjoy.

Councillor Young said: “It was valuable to see first-hand how the project is progressing. The pace of construction is impressive, and it’s exciting to see plans becoming reality as this new neighbourhood starts to take shape. With 80 new homes being delivered, including 32 affordable homes, the development will make an important contribution to meeting local housing needs and creating a thriving community for the future.”

This Land is working with local people to shape the site around the community’s needs. Artist workshops, public consultations and regular attendance at Queen Edith’s community forums give residents opportunities to influence the development, hear the latest updates and share feedback as work progresses.

In line with the Council’s environmental and sustainability goals, the new homes will be fitted with water-saving devices to reduce water consumption while sustainable construction techniques and renewable energy technologies will be used onsite, wherever possible. Air-source heat pumps will provide a 54 per cent reduction in regulated carbon emissions from the proposed development. As part of its commitment to enhancing infrastructure for the local community, This Land is supporting the Council with the delivery of sports pitches to benefit current and future residents.

Commenting on the approved plans, Rob Williams, Interim CEO, This Land, said: “We’re delighted that the Council has approved our plans to provide a further 60 new homes in Burwell. It’s a natural next step, building on the strong foundations of our existing Millstone Park community, with the development delivering much-needed housing, including 40 per cent affordable homes, in a sustainable location. The site already benefits from excellent local amenities, infrastructure and community facilities, making it a great fit for new homes and a real boost in helping meet local housing needs.”

As part of its commitment to creating a high-quality, community-led residential environment, five artists were invited to submit an ‘Expression of Interest’ for the project. A selection of these artists’ work was presented to two community groups at the Nightingale Pavilion and St. James Church, where residents were invited to vote for their preferred artist. They chose the work of David Mackie.

Following the presentation, a shortlist of three artists was created. After a panel interview with representatives from the local community including the parish curate and a neighbour of the site, David Mackie was chosen for the commission. With extensive experience in creating beautiful spaces across the UK, David will now spend time with  members of the wider community to develop the artwork for the site, ensuring it is rooted in the history and heritage of the site.

For more information about the development, please contact hello@this-land.co.uk