Keepmoat Homes delivers over 100 new builds for Newton Aycliffe

Keepmoat Homes has completed the purchase agreements for the Eldon Whins development site on the edge of Newton Aycliffe from Homes England.

The development is being progressed under Homes England’s Accelerated Construction programme aimed to speed up the delivery of new homes across the country.

The first phase of the site - which was granted planning approval in October 2018 - will see the creation of 154 new two, three and four-bedroom homes for both private sale and affordable housing.

Ian Prescott, land and partnerships director at Keepmoat Homes, said: “We’re delighted to have completed the purchase agreements for the Eldon Whins development site near Newton Aycliffe from Homes England.

“The development follows on from our very successful, recently completed scheme at nearby Cobblers Hall and gives us the opportunity to continue providing new homes for first time buyers and others looking for a competitively priced new home in the area.”

The site is being delivered by Keepmoat Homes in partnership with Homes England and Believe Housing and the overall 256 dwelling scheme is expected to be fully developed out by the end of 2022.

The development will include 20 family homes being provided for affordable rent through Believe Housing along with a further six homes for discounted market sale.

Neil Graham, head of accelerated delivery for Homes England, added: “Homes England is pleased to reach an agreement with Keepmoat Homes to construct new houses at Eldon Whins. Homes England and Keepmoat Homes share a joint ambition to build better homes faster.

“We look forward to seeing these much needed homes for people in Newton Aycliffe take shape whilst also supporting the local economy.”

Work is due to start on site at the Eldon Whins development this month with the first homes ready to move in to at the turn of the year.

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