Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon is following up on its commitment to deliver local infrastructure and meet housing need through the provision of properties delivered by housing associations in Bideford.

Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon has handed over the first 12 newly built homes to Park Properties Housing Association (PPHA) at its Abbotsham Park site in the west of the Devon town, marking the occasion on-site last month.

The homes will provide Affordable Housing for local people, helping more households put down roots and access secure, good-quality homes in an area where affordability can be a challenge.

PPHA is a For-Profit Registered Provider that works in partnership with housebuilders and local authorities to create homes and develop communities, delivering new-build Affordable Homes across the UK. PPHA is part of HSPG, a purpose-driven social impact real estate company working to solve the UK’s housing crisis.

An accredited five-star developer, Persimmon will have built 200 new homes for local people at Abbotsham Park once complete, with one-in-five of these delivered in partnership with PPHA to help address local housing need.

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

The news follows recent donations made to the 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.

Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon Managing Director Andy Hill 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."