Persimmon signs contract with housing association at Midsomer Norton site

Persimmon Homes Wessex and a local housing association have marked their agreement to deliver affordable housing at a site in Midsomer Norton.

Contracts have exchanged on 54 properties that Persimmon will hand over to Selwood Housing, once complete.

These will be delivered before the second half of market homes are occupied.

35 of the homes included in the deal are earmarked for social rent, with the remaining 19 for shared ownership.

All of the properties will come equipped with solar panels and electric vehicle charging points.

Planning permission for the wider 180 home scheme was granted in January of this year.

Pictured (l-r) – John Gantlett (Persimmon Homes Wessex), Paul Walsh (Selwood Housing)

John Gantlett, land and planning director Persimmon Homes Wessex, said: “We are delighted to be partnered with Selwood Housing on our forthcoming site in Midsomer Norton, which will provide much-needed housing for people from the area.

“Persimmon is committed to leaving a positive and lasting legacy on all our sites, and a key part of this is the delivery of homes for a local housing association to meet housing need in that area.

“We look forward to continuing our strong relationship with Selwood Housing as we work to meet the growing demand for housing in Midsomer Norton and the wider area.”

Paul Walsh, group development director for Selwood Housing, added: “We are pleased to be working once again with Persimmon Homes to deliver 54 much-needed affordable homes for the local area, including both social rent and shared ownership.

“Persimmon’s vision for this new development, with its walking routes and low-energy homes, is particularly exciting. We look forward to welcoming our first customers into their new homes”.

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