Developer starts work on building 380 homes

CONSTRUCTION has started on 380 new homes in Pocklington.

Barratt and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East is building the homes across two new developments in the town.

Named Stewarts Reach and Wolds View, the developments will include a mixture of two, three and four-bedroom energyefficient properties.

The developments will feature an array of house types including detached, semi-detached, terrace, bungalow and apartments.

Barratt and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East will also be providing a community contribution of approximately £5m.

This will include £42,180 towards local primary and secondary education, as well as more than £200,000 to create outdoor sports facilities. An additional £20,000 will be allocated to bus stops around the area.

And a further £290,000 will be used to upgrade Pocklington’s skatepark, install play equipment at the development and create community allotments.

Daniel Smith, Managing Director at Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, said: “We are very excited to have work well underway at our brand-new developments in Pocklington.

“Not only will we be building 380 homes across two developments, but we have plans to become very much a part of the Pocklington community by boosting the area with the investment of £5m.

"Throughout the build this will form improvements on local transport, education and leisure facilities as well as the construction of a new roundabout, if plans are approved.

“Our homes in the East Riding of Yorkshire have proved to be really popular for a wide range of buyers and we are pleased to be providing even more much-needed homes for buyers keen to live in the area. We look forward to announcing the launch of the first homes in spring.”