Construction begins on 139-home development
Housebuilder David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East has started work on a 139-home development in Wheldrake, near York.
Named Bramble Wood, the development will comprise a mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom energy-efficient homes, including 34 homes designated for affordable housing.
Situated on Main Street on the edge of Wheldrake, the development will feature 16 different house types. In addition to the new homes for Wheldrake, David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East will provide a community contribution of over £5m.
This will include £70,000 towards local bus services, nearly £1.5m towards education and nearly £175,000 towards healthcare.
Work on the housing estate will create 114 direct jobs as well as 131 indirect jobs. With building now underway, the first homes are expected to go on sale in spring 2025.
Daniel Smith, managing director of David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East, said: “It’s exciting to have work underway in Wheldrake, and we are thrilled to be bringing a variety of homes to the area.
“We look forward to seeing this development come to fruition and to seeing our community contribution make a huge difference in the Wheldrake area.
“Our mission is to always make sure we boost communities in the locations in which we build our homes.”
