Barratt and David Wilson Homes North East Unveils Expansion Plans in the North East

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As part of the North East's housing target increase of 47 per cent, Barratt and David Wilson Homes North East is planning to submit five new planning applications in various locations in the region. These plans aim to deliver high-quality housing, including affordable options, and create new job opportunities. The housebuilder's managing director, Carl Sobolewski, has expressed confidence in the plans, which he believes will contribute significantly to the region's economic growth.

Key Takeaways:

  • The North East's housing target has increased by 47 per cent to 10,976 homes a year, with Barratt and David Wilson Homes North East planning to submit five new planning applications to meet this target.
  • Two of the planning applications will be for developments in Durham, including a 400-home development in Brandon and a 170-home development in Sedgefield, both with 20 per cent affordable housing.
  • A further planning application has been submitted for 200 high-quality homes in Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-Tees, with 20 per cent dedicated to affordable housing.
  • The developments will feature electric charging points and direct, safe walking, wheeling, and cycling routes to local facilities.
  • The housebuilder estimates that the developments will create over 3,700 new jobs and invest £400 million into the North East.
  • The plans demonstrate the company's commitment to providing much-needed job opportunities and high-quality housing in the region.

Statistics:

  • 47 per cent increase in the North East's housing target (1)
  • 10,976 homes per year target for the North East (1)
  • 400-home development planned for Brandon, Durham (1)
  • 170-home development planned for Sedgefield, Durham (1)
  • 20 per cent of homes in Brandon development will be affordable (1)
  • 20 per cent of homes in Sedgefield development will be affordable (1)
  • 200 high-quality homes planned for Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-Tees (1)
  • 20 per cent of homes in Ingleby Barwick development will be affordable (1)
  • 75-home development planned for Prudhoe, Northumberland (1)
  • 15 per cent of homes in Prudhoe development will be affordable (1)
  • Over 3,700 new jobs will be created as a result of the developments (2)
  • £400 million investment planned for the North East (2)

Sources:

  • 1. Government's housing pledge and National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) (no date specified)
  • 2. Interview with Carl Sobolewski, Managing Director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes North East (no date specified)