DEVELOPERS are holding an open event in Mary Tavy next month for the public to view plans and ask questions about the housing development being built on the former Blackdown Garage site.

Devon-based developer Harrington Homes purchased the land in 2017.

As the site started to emerge from the street, residents began to be curious as to what was intended for the site, what the houses would look like and what the development and street would be named.

A spokesperson for Harrington Homes said: ‘We sought the residents to assist with suggesting a name for the development through the Jubilee Newsletter. A phenomenal 70 suggestions were received and forwarded to us to consider. The development name The Burrows received the highest number of votes in an internal vote, out of the 70 nominations.

‘Since then the community has again been in touch seeking to know the road name, although we initially thought they would name the road Blackdown Close, paying homage to the garage which was previously located on the site. However, this didn’t receive a great deal of support locally, instead, the locals suggested Higman Close, paying tribute to the late Reverend John Higman.’

The Rev John Higman was a resident of Mary Tavy, having spent his childhood in the village. He initially worked for Trading Standards before he followed his faith and later became the parish priest of both St Mary’s and St Peter’s churches.

The spokesperson said: ‘He was so well regarded that some of the residents within the community considered it a fitting tribute to secure a legacy that will forever remain in the heart of the village. We were so keen to continue the relationships established within the village that we are thrilled to announce the road will be named Higman Close.’

Harrington Homes will hold an open event for those within the community at Coronation Hall on Friday, August 17 between 10am and 6pm. This will be an opportunity to meet the developers, view some of the plans and ask questions. The Burrows will have a launch event later in the year.

For more information email [email protected] or visit www.harrington-homes.co.uk