Persimmon commits to £32m Coventry housing scheme

HOUSEBUILDER Persimmon has committed to a new £32m housing development in Coventry.

The Little Heath site, bought by Persimmon Homes South Midlands in February, will comprise a range of two to five bedroom homes. Work is expected to start in September.

Persimmon said the development would enhance the character and appearance of the wider site, recently designated Coventry Canal Corridor Conservation Area. The develo0pment will be supported by new public open spaces including sports pitches and play areas.

The first phase of the development, to be known as Weavers Gate is situated on a 5.5 acre plot accommodating 66 houses and is anticipated to complete by mid-2016, with the first sales anticipated in spring 2015.  The new properties will be accessed from Old Church Road.

Situated just three miles north of Coventry city centre, Persimmon expects Weavers Gate to prove popular with buyers because of its easy access to the M6 and M69.

Andy Peters, managing director at Persimmon Homes South Midlands, said: “Our investment in Coventry forms an integral part of our expansion programme to bring further new homes to the region to meet the growing demand.

“With our current dual branded site at Bannerbrook Park, Webster’s Park, Little Heath and the Holbrook Way site set to get underway by the end of the year we will deliver well in excess of 1,000 new homes to meet the needs of the Coventry housing market.”