A dozen new homes in Torridge handed over to housing association

House builder Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon has handed over the first 12 newly-built homes at its Abbotsham Park site to Park Properties Housing Association (PPHA).

The homes will provide affordable housing for local people as part of the 200-property development being constructed by Persimmon.

It says once completed, one in five of those will be delivered in partnership with PPHA to help address local housing need.

PPHA is a for-profit registered provider that works with house builders and councils to create homes and develop communities, delivering new-build affordable homes across the UK. It is part of HSPG, a purpose-driven social impact real estate company working to solve the UK’s housing crisis.

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The scheme  at Abbotsham Park includes active travel routes, green spaces, play areas and a community orchard, alongside sustainability measures which Persimmon says will contribute to a 10% increase in on-site biodiversity.

The news follows recent donations made to Bideford AFC as part of Persimmon’s Community Champions scheme, which sees £700,000 spent each year on good causes and much-valued organisations across Britain.

Andy Hill, Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon managing director, said: “Persimmon is delighted to partner with HSPG at Abbotsham Park as part our commitment to meeting different kinds of housing need in Devon, working together to tackle the housing crisis.

“We've made a great deal of progress on-site at Abbotsham Park – with active travel routes, play areas, and a community orchard part of our ambitious plans – and we look forward to continuing that good work moving forward.”

Grace Marien-Osborn, managing director of PPHA, added: “We are proud to be working with Persimmon Homes at Abbotsham Park to bring much-needed affordable homes to the Bideford community.

“In rural and coastal areas, affordability can be a real challenge for local people, with limited access to products like shared ownership and affordable rent. Increasing the supply of good-quality, affordable housing is therefore particularly important.

 Our partnership with Persimmon is helping to ensure these homes are delivered where they are needed most. This will support Torridge District Council’s strategy to address housing demand in the area, helping to reduce pressure on the housing waiting list, while providing a sustainable and accessible route into home ownership for local people through shared ownership.”

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