CONSTRUCTION of 195 new houses in Launceston is seeing significant delays according to developers.

In February 2025, LiveWest and Vistry announced that work was set to get underway to construct 195 ‘affordable houses’ in Launceston. The site, located along the A388, near Stourscombe, forms part of a strategic growth area that Cornwall Council has identified could deliver up to 300 homes.

Following the announcement, Peter Sadler, managing director of Vistry Cornwall South West, said that the first homes on the site would be delivered by spring 2026, however, now the organisations has said that the homes are facing significant delays.

The organisations have cited ‘the exceptionally wet weather’ alongside the extensive preparation necessary to get the site ready for construction.

Speaking to the Post, a LiveWest spokesperson said: “As with all large and complex development sites, a range of factors can influence the pace at which new homes are delivered.

“A significant amount of time was required to prepare the site for construction, and the exceptionally wet weather this year has further slowed progress on the ground.

“We have also needed to agree a programme of off‑site highways works to create the new junction onto the A388, which has added an additional layer of coordination to the project.”

Following these delays, LiveWest said that some of the homes now look set to be completed by the end of the year.

The spokesperson continued: “Despite these challenges, we remain on track to complete some of the 195 affordable homes in Launceston before the end of the year, and we look forward to welcoming residents into their new homes.

“We remain fully committed to delivering high‑quality, affordable housing across Cornwall, with plans to provide around 1,000 new homes in the county over the next five years.”

When contacted regarding delays, Vistry declined to comment.