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South Wales Argus
4 hours ago
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Housebuilder donates £4,000 to Hope Rescue, Llanharan
Persimmon Homes East Wales presented the cheque to Llanharan-based Hope Rescue earlier this month, with £2,500 raised through staff taking on the Three Peaks Challenge. The remaining £1,500 came from Persimmon's Community Champions scheme. Victoria Williams, sales director at Persimmon Homes East Wales, said: "Being based just up the road from our headquarters and doing great work across a large area of South Wales, Hope Rescue is an ideal local charity for Persimmon to support. "We're pleased to be able to do this through a combination of support through our Community Champions scheme and direct fundraising efforts from colleagues who undertook the Three Peaks challenge. "With our development, The Parish, only a few minutes' drive away, there'll no doubt be a dog looked after by Hope Rescue that will one day make a Persimmon house their home too." Hope Rescue takes in stray dogs from six local authority areas, regardless of age, breed or health. The charity also supports owners who need to rehome pets due to difficult circumstances. Jade Lewis, corporate partnerships fundraiser at Hope Rescue, said: "We're delighted Persimmon have chosen us as charity they'd love to support – not only once, but twice over, through help from both their Community Champions scheme and from fundraising by the business. "This donation will help us continue to do the work we love to do, looking after beautiful dogs who are in need of a little help to find their perfect home."
South Wales Argus
09-07-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Persimmon and Pobl deliver affordable homes in Newport
Persimmon Homes East Wales has handed over 18 properties, including a block of six apartments, to Pobl Group at its Glan Llyn site in east Newport. The homes are part of the £1 billion Glan Llyn regeneration scheme and will help meet housing needs in the area. Dimitri Batrouni, leader of Newport City Council, said: "It was a pleasure to meet once again with Persimmon and Pobl as they work together to bring new, high-quality homes to Newport to meet the rising demand for housing in the city. "The council is determined to ensure we bring a range of homes into place to cater to the different housing requirements of people across Newport, and this is a great example of how this is being brought forward in the city." The new homes include a mix of one-bedroom apartments and two- and three-bedroom houses, designed for individuals, couples, and families. Lee Hawker, managing director of Persimmon Homes East Wales, said: "Persimmon is proud of the progress we've made at Glan Llyn, and are particularly happy with how we've worked with partners to deliver affordable housing here. "We are very much committed to leaving a positive and lasting legacy wherever we build, meeting the housing need of the local area and making sure we deliver for Newport. "So, I am delighted to be marking this handover of homes on-site." The current phase of the Glan Llyn development will deliver 178 new homes, with 10 per cent designated as affordable housing under the Section 106 agreement. An additional 8.5 per cent will be transferred to a housing association. Nearly half of Persimmon's buyers at the site to date have used the Help to Buy Wales scheme, indicating strong demand from first-time buyers and local families. Scott Sanders, chief executive of Pobl Group, said: "At Pobl, we're committed to working in partnership to deliver high-quality, affordable homes where they're needed most – and Glan Llyn is a great example of that. "We're proud to be part of a project that's supporting people to put down roots and be part of a thriving, well-connected neighbourhood in Newport."
Business News Wales
08-07-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
Council Leader Celebrates Affordable Housing in Newport
One of the developers behind the major Glan Llyn development in east Newport has handed over the latest batch of affordable housing on the site. Persimmon Homes East Wales handed over a block of flats, containing six apartments, to the Pobl Group, with Newport Council Leader Cllr Dimitri Batrouni, in attendance to mark the occasion. The accredited five-star developer has handed over a total of 18 properties to Pobl at its outlet at Glan Llyn, which will help address the local housing need in Newport. These include a mix of one-bedroom apartments, and two- and three-bedroom houses, offering a range of options for individuals, couples, and families within the growing Glan Llyn community. Part of the £1 billion Glan Llyn regeneration, the latest phase will deliver 178 new homes, including 10% affordable in accordance with the Section 106 agreement with an additional 8.5% being transferred to a housing association. Around half of Persimmon's buyers on-site to date have used Help to Buy Wales, reflecting strong demand from first-time buyers and local families. Lee Hawker – Persimmon Homes East Wales Managing Director – said: 'Persimmon is proud of the progress we've made at Glan Llyn, and are particularly happy with how we've worked with partners to deliver affordable housing here. 'We are very much committed to leaving a positive and lasting legacy wherever we build, meeting the housing need of the local area and making sure we deliver for Newport. So, I am delighted to be marking this handover of homes on-site.' Scott Sanders – Chief Executive of Pobl Group – added: 'At Pobl, we're committed to working in partnership to deliver high-quality, affordable homes where they're needed most – and Glan Llyn is a great example of that. This development has a real sense of place, with green areas and community spaces helping to create a village feel. 'We're proud to be part of a project that's supporting people to put down roots and be part of a thriving, well-connected neighbourhood in Newport.' Cllr Dimitri Batrouni, Leader of Newport Council, said: 'It was a pleasure to meet once again with Persimmon and Pobl as they work together to bring new, high-quality homes to Newport to meet the rising demand for housing in the city. 'The council is determined to ensure we bring a range of homes into place to cater to the different housing requirements of people across Newport, and this a great example of how this is being brought forward in the city.'
Business News Wales
05-06-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
Land Deal Paves Way for Major Housing Development in Cardiff
A land acquisition in Cardiff will bring up to 400 new homes – including affordable properties – to the Welsh capital. Persimmon Homes East Wales has exchanged contracts on land at Bryngolau Farm, Cardiff, on a subject-to-planning basis. The site represents the final parcel of land within Cardiff Council's Strategic Site F, playing a key role in the city's long-term vision for sustainable growth. Once planning is secured, the development will deliver a range of family homes and affordable housing, alongside wider community benefits. The housebuilder will now begin working closely with Cardiff Council on a detailed planning application in the coming months. Persimmon Homes East Wales Managing Director, Lee Hawker, said: 'This is a significant milestone for Persimmon and our capital city, and continues an exciting period of growth for the East Wales business. 'This strategic site is central to the city's future housing growth, and we're excited to help complete that vision with a development that puts quality, affordability, and community at its heart. 'As a prominent local housebuilder, we're proud to play our part in providing new homes for local people – from first-time buyers to growing families – while supporting jobs and investment in our nation's capital.' The land transaction was brokered by agents Cooke & Arkwright.
South Wales Argus
21-05-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Persimmon Homes land deal to bring 174 homes to Caerphilly
Persimmon Homes East Wales has completed the purchase of 12 acres at Virginia Park in Caerphilly, which already has full planning permission. The housebuilder will now submit a revised planning application before beginning groundworks early next year. The first sales are expected to be completed by the end of 2026. As part of a Section 106 agreement, the developer will also make a financial contribution for community infrastructure in the area. Persimmon Homes East Wales managing director, Lee Hawker, said: "Persimmon already have a strong record with local and first-time buyers in Wales, and I am delighted we can now extend our strong offering to people in Caerphilly, through the provision of much-needed, low-cost, high-quality homes. "It has taken a big team effort from everyone in the East Wales business to get this land purchase over the line – I commend them on their brilliant work and look forward to making our plans a reality. "We at Persimmon look forward to working closely with the local authority and the community to ensure our proposals development are soon delivered to a high standard in Caerphilly." Persimmon Homes East Wales already has sites in Capel Llaniltern, Ebbw Vale, Llanwern, and Twynyrodyn, as well as Lydney in the Forest of Dean, and Leominster in Herefordshire.
