Housebuilder plans to build 2,800 homes across Yorkshire during 2018
Barratt Development Yorkshire West, which includes the Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands, is to open 19 new sites this year – creating 2,800 new homes and 1,270 jobs across the region.
This year the firm is marking its 60th anniversary. New sites across the region will include homes in Leeds, Barnsley and Huddersfield, and will create jobs in a number of disciplines, from construction trades such as bricklayers, electricians and landscapers through to head office support roles.
Ian Ruthven, Managing Director at Barratt Developments Yorkshire West, said: “We’re delighted to continue contributing to the regional economy through local jobs for local people across our 19 new sites. We’re committed to investing in and supporting tradesmen across the region and look forward to working with them over the next year to build even more quality homes.
“As well as creating more jobs, the communities in which we build we be supported through our S106 contributions. In the 2017 financial year we provided over £13m in local contributions to the areas surrounding our developments, which goes towards facilities such as public open spaces, school and educational facilities, public transport measures, and recreational facilities, as well as many other projects. We look forward to continue helping create thriving communities over the next 12 months.”
In the 2016/17 financial year, Barratt Developments supported 610 sub-contractor companies and 370 supplier companies. The firm also planted or retained more than 3,110 trees or shrubs on developments during 2017, when 19.2ha of green space was created through public open spaces or private gardens. The housebuilder also recycled 95% of its construction waste
The firm said that the plans to launch the new developments would help to address the housing shortage throughout areas of the UK, and many buyers will be helped by the available schemes such as the Government’s Help to Buy, which allows both first time buyers and existing homeowners to purchase a property with just a 5% deposit.
