First affordable handovers at Pembrokeshire development

Persimmon Homes West Wales has handed over the first tranche of brand-new council homes at Ger y Môr development in Saundersfoot

Persimmon Homes West Wales handed the keys to three two-bedroom homes to Pembrokeshire County Council for the benefit of local families earlier this month.

They are the first of 21 such properties on the 72-unit site, with one-bed flats and three-bed homes still to come too, with more to be transferred to the local authority soon.

The scheme meets a broad spectrum of local housing needs and has been brought forward as part of Persimmon’s partnership with Pembrokeshire, whose expertise and commitment have been instrumental in its delivery.

The development has been carefully planned to ensure that affordable homes are seamlessly integrated alongside private properties. By maintaining a consistent design and quality across all homes, the scheme promotes a positive neighbourhood environment and supports a strong sense of community.

Integral to the development is the Council’s Local Lettings Policy, which has been developed in partnership with the local community and prioritises applicants with strong local connections. This ensures that local residents are able to remain within, or return to, the communities with which they have longstanding connections.

Two, three, and four-bed private homes are available for purchase at Ger y Môr – which will also host an equipped playground once complete – starting at £295,000.

Commenting, Cllr Michelle Bateman, Pembrokeshire County Council Cabinet Member for Housing, said:

“The completion of these first homes at Ger y Môr is a significant milestone for Saundersfoot and for the Council’s commitment to delivering more affordable housing.

“By combining high-quality social homes with a strong focus on local connections, this development will help local people access secure housing and remain part of the communities they know and value."

Stuart Phillips Managing Director of Persimmon Homes Wales, added:

“As part of our commitment to leaving a positive community legacy where we build, Persimmon is pleased to be partnering with Pembrokeshire Council to deliver homes for local people in Saundersfoot.

“We are delighted to have made progress on this work, handing over this initial tranche of houses at Ger y Môr, which we believe marks a significant community contribution to help alleviate pressure on housing need in the village.

“Bringing together Welsh housebuilders like ourselves and local authorities in Wales is the best means of delivering Affordable Housing for local people, so to see it come to fruition here is a milestone worth celebrating.”