News

Here you will find all the latest news from new development launches to our charity donations.

02 April 2026

Crossgates community group boosted by local homebuilder

£5,000 donation supports local initiatives as Primrose Gardens takes shape

02 April 2026

New homes in County Durham given the green light

More than 100 new homes near Durham city centre have been given the green light.

02 April 2026

Plans Submitted for new homes near Hucknall

Plans for more than 150 homes in Nottinghamshire have been submitted by Persimmon Homes Nottingham region.

Top Wighay Farm development CGI street scene

01 April 2026

New town expansion gets the green light

One of the developers behind the Cranbrook expansion near Exeter has been given the thumbs up by planners to deliver the first phase of nearly 1,500 new homes.

31 March 2026

Developer signs contract with housing association at Midsomer Norton site

A major Somerset developer and a local housing association have marked their agreement to deliver affordable housing at a site in Midsomer Norton.

27 March 2026

Defibrillator Installed at Woods Meadow, Oulton Broad – A Lifesaving Addition for the Community

Persimmon Homes Anglia is pleased to announce the installation of a defibrillator at their show home at Woods Meadow, Oulton Broad. The defibrillator, a vital lifesaving device is now available for the benefit of the local community.

26 March 2026

Persimmon named as North Devon regatta sponsor

The developer behind the Abbotsham Park development in Bideford has been confirmed as one of the sponsors of the town’s prime summer event.

25 March 2026

Persimmon Homes Central region digs deep to help local North Warwickshire community allotment association

A North Warwickshire community allotment association has secured a £3,000 donation from Persimmon Homes Central region.

Smorrall Lane Community Allotments

24 March 2026

North Warwickshire Junior Football Team receives cash boost

A North Warwickshire football team has secured funding from a national housebuilder.

24 March 2026

Young Newport cricketers get repeat support from local housebuilder

Newport Cricket Club has marked its third annual donation from one of the builders behind the Glan Llyn development in Llanwern, with a £1,000 boost to support the club’s junior training programme.

Young Newport cricketers get repeat support from local housebuilder

23 March 2026

Former power station site set for new chapter in Rugeley

A long-derelict site on the edge of Rugeley is set to take a step towards a new future.

23 March 2026

Developer donation for Neath pupils

Wales’ largest housebuilder has chosen Ysgol Maes y Coed as the latest winner of its Community Champions scheme.

23 March 2026

Students get hands on insight into housebuilding and archaeology at Mulberry Park

Students from Caister Academy were given a behind the scenes look at a live construction site during a visit to Persimmon Home’s development at Caister, Mulberry Park.

20 March 2026

Persimmon supports creation of Memorial Garden in Cardiff

Persimmon Homes has donated £2,000 to help support plans for a new Memorial Garden in Cardiff, providing a peaceful space for people grieving the loss of much-loved pets and family members.

20 March 2026

Student chefs prepare for trip to Vietnam with donation from Persimmon Homes

A group of eight aspiring chefs are heading to Southeast Asia to share their skills and talents with communities in need.

Press and media enquiries

Journalists can contact the Persimmon Press Office via email: pressoffice@persimmonhomes.com

The Persimmon Press Office email inbox is regularly checked during opening hours. Enquiries will be responded to as quickly as possible.

Finishing Touches

Create a look that's as individual as you are. Add the finishing touches to your Persimmon home.

Supporting your communities

At Persimmon we're proud to support our local communities. Our Community Champions programme was established in 2015 and has already donated more than £3 million to over 3,500 good causes across Great Britain. We also run a range of community events as part of our ongoing partnership with Team GB, along with other great initiatives. 

 

Community Champions logo

Our hugely successful Community Champions programme has already donated more than £1 million to good causes in England, Wales and Scotland. Whilst the programme is running, each of our regional offices makes a donation of up to £6,000 every quarter to local organisations.

Persimmon Homes official partner with Team GB

We're proud to be one of Team GB's official brand partners and looking forward to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Keep an eye out for future athlete appearances, competitions and challenges.

Showcase your style

Why not share your own photos on Instagram using #LoveMyPersimmonHome and #PersimmonPrizes for a chance to win a £100 IKEA voucher. Visit our Facebook page for terms and conditions.

#LoveMyPersimmonHome

#PersimmonPrizes