Impact of our homes
Supporting local housing, health and sustainability
Lowarth Treveben is being developed to support local housing, health and sustainability priorities. The quality, affordability and location of homes all play an important role in creating a place where people can put down roots and build long-term futures.
Local housing challenges
Genuinely affordable, high-quality homes
Consultation feedback has highlighted a clear and consistent message. Communities want genuinely affordable, high-quality homes that meet local needs, help address pressures linked to second-home ownership and support stable communities where people can stay and grow.
Consultation responses identified affordable homes as the most significant local housing priority, with 89% of respondents highlighting a need for affordable housing, 36% identifying a need for first homes and 26% identifying a need for family homes.
Housing demand across the area
Affordable, suitable housing is central to life satisfaction
Housing pressures across Cornwall and local parishes remain significant:
- 475 families are in need of affordable housing across local parishes
- Housing in Cornwall costs 8.44 times the average salary, compared to 7.7 across England
- 27,000 families are on the Cornwall housing waiting list and 787 households are in temporary accommodation
- 44,340 families across Cornwall are living in poor quality housing
Affordable, suitable housing is central to life satisfaction. Research shows that access to green spaces, safe neighbourhoods and strong communities can positively contribute to health and wellbeing, reinforcing the importance of building the right homes in the right places.
Social, economic and wellbeing impact
A new community could deliver lasting benefits
A new community at Lowarth Treveben could help deliver a range of potential social, economic and wellbeing benefits for local people and the wider area, including:
- Up to £2.1 million of potential wellbeing value associated with access to natural green spaces for up to 3,600 people
- £420,000 of annual benefits through reduced household energy bills
- £428,000 of social and economic impact through providing 315 people with access to secure and affordable homes to rent.
These figures are indicative estimates based on recognised research used to assess potential social, economic and wellbeing impacts. Actual outcomes may vary over time.
Why the proposals matter
Improving physical and mental wellbeing
Quality, stable housing is associated with improved physical and mental wellbeing. Well-designed neighbourhoods with green spaces, safe places to meet and opportunities to play and connect can provide lasting benefits for residents of all ages.
