News
Here you will find all the latest news from new development launches to our charity donations.
13 January 2026
172 new homes approved for next phase of major Didcot development
Persimmon Homes Wessex has received reserved matters approval from Vale of White Horse District Council for the next phase of development at Valley Park, Didcot.
13 January 2026
Persimmon Homes announces new development for Dundee
Former Ballumbie Golf Course to be transformed into 148 new homes
13 January 2026
Developer donation for Welsh rugby club
The housebuilder behind the Maes y Rhos site in Ystradgynlais has given a boost to the town’s rugby club with a £1,000 donation.
09 January 2026
New commercial chief for major Welsh housebuilder
Persimmon Homes East Wales has appointed its new Commercial Director Designate.
07 January 2026
Local sports club bowled over by £3,000 boost
A Wem sports club is celebrating a timely lift as it pushes ahead with plans to improve local training facilities.
06 January 2026
Planning secured to bring new homes to Midsomer Norton
Persimmon Homes Wessex has been granted detailed planning approval to bring 180 high-quality homes to Midsomer Norton.
05 January 2026
Contract signed with housing developer for Pembrokeshire site
The developer behind the Ger y Môr development in Saundersfoot and the local authority have marked their deal to deliver public housing on the site.
24 December 2025
College Gets Early Christmas Present from Housebuilder
Tyne Metropolitan College in North Tyneside has received a sack load of bricks from national housebuilder Persimmon.
23 December 2025
Developer dives in with donation for country’s biggest swim
The builder behind the Ger-y-Môr development in Saundersfoot has donated £1,000 to its 2026 New Year’s Day Swim.
23 December 2025
Hat-trick of sites for South Coast at Christmas
It’s full speed ahead for Persimmon Homes South Coast at the end of 2025 as it acquired its third site with planning permission in less than two months.
23 December 2025
First affordable homes complete at Hakewill Mews
Families in Mid Suffolk who have been on the council’s housing waiting list are preparing to move into their new homes before Christmas.
22 December 2025
Community Charity Celebrates £3,000 Boost
A Wem charity has been given a welcome boost as it prepares for another busy year supporting local people.
22 December 2025
Helping the Lord Mayor spread Christmas cheer in Canterbury
A fund designed to support vulnerable families and individuals in Canterbury over Christmas has been boosted by a donation from the South East region.
22 December 2025
House builder and local authority sign agreement for new homes in Ilminster
Somerset Council has formally granted outline planning permission for a major new residential development in Ilminster after Persimmon Homes South West finalised a Section 106 agreement and progressed proposals for the first 100 homes.
22 December 2025
Ground broken at Herstmonceux under exciting new partnership with Clarion
Work is underway at Herstmonceux in Kent as part of an exciting new partnership between Persimmon Homes and Clarion Housing Group, the largest provider of affordable housing in the UK.















