Persimmon gets green light for Paignton scheme

A housing scheme in Paignton has been given the seal of approval by local councillors.

Torbay Council’s planning committee supported Persimmon Homes’ plans to build 373 homes.

The proposed scheme at Inglewood, which also received officer recommendation for approval, will provide a range of energy efficient homes supported by low carbon technology including air source heat pumps, electric vehicle charging points and solar panels.

The site will deliver the largest social housing contribution the local community has seen in recent years, with 112 new homes transferred to a local housing association partner – 75% of which will be available for social rent for local people.

The housebuilder will also contribute in excess of £2m towards boosting the local economy, upgrading local services and facilities, plus a fully serviced 3.63 acre site for a new two-form entry primary school in the area which will be donated by Persimmon to Torbay Council.

Persimmon Cornwall and West Devon managing director Adam Church said: “We’re delighted our exciting plans at Inglewood in Paignton have received the seal of approval from local councillors on the planning committee at Torbay.

“The scheme will provide a range of much-needed quality new homes designed for local people, especially young families and first-time buyers, and the largest social housing contribution the local area has seen in years.

“As part of the plans for Inglewood, we have already made significant investments in the local infrastructure, while we’ll also donate to the local authority a fully serviced site for a new two-form entry primary school in the area.”