Cranbrook is a

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being developed in

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, England, initially consisting of 2,900 residential properties, rising to up to 6,551 properties by 2027. It is located east-north-east of the centre of

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, just north-west of the village of Rockbeare, between the B3174 road (London Road and former A30) and the

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railway. The

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was formed on 1 April 2015. The requirement to build extra housing in this area formed part of

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's 2001–2016 Structure Plan and was included in East Devon's Local Plan 1995–2001. The first houses as well as St Martin's Primary school were completed in 2012 and at least 500 houses had been occupied by December 2013. In March 2015, Cranbrook's population was estimated at 2,200, with nearly 1,000 homes occupied. In September 2018 Cranbrook hosted the start of Stage 2 of the OVO Energy Tour of Britain cycle race.

Accessibility and transport

Cranbrook railway station on the Exeter - Waterloo line opened in 2015. The project cost over £5 million, and provides an hourly service to Exeter and London Waterloo. Cranbrook, Devon, from the station steps

Cranbrook, Devon, from the station steps

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operate three bus routes serving the town: the 4 between Exeter, Cranbrook,

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and

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; the 4A between Exeter, Cranbrook, West Hill, Ottery St Mary and Honiton; and the 4B which is an early morning bus which goes to Exeter, Cranbrook, West Hill, Ottery St Mary, Honiton and Axminster. On Sundays the only service to run is the 4 as a reduced service from Exeter to Cranbrook. Cranbrook is from Exeter International Airport.

Facilities

The first phase of the Cranbrook development is known as "Younghayes". A primary school (St Martin's) opened in September 2012. The Younghayes Centre is complete and is used as a meeting point for clubs. There is also a neighbourhood centre with a general shop and a pharmacy. The second phase includes a second primary school and a secondary school as part of the Cranbrook Education Campus, as well as a town centre. As of 27th April 2022 there is still no town centre, despite a large and growing demand for one to be built. Promises were given in late 2021 by East Devon District Council that an agreement had been reached for a Morrisons supermarket to be built south of the Cranberry Farm pub, to be open in September 2022. As of 27th April 2022, no foundation or building work has been started. In addition, developers Redrow Homes are consulting with the local authority to build a further 1035 new homes.

References

External links

Cranbrook Town CouncilCranbrook Town Centre
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