Beal Homes has gained planning approval to deliver hundreds of new properties in schemes worth £70 million.
The consents will enable the Hessle firm to build a further 300 new homes, in addition to its ongoing developments in Hull, East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
The housebuilder says the latest projects reflect the success of its current and recent developments and its confidence in the new-build housing market.
Beal has secured detailed planning consent from West Lindsey District Council for the Somerby Croft development of 80 homes, off The Belt in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, and expects to begin construction this summer.
Somerby Croft is close to Beal’s successful The Swale development, which has grown into a sought-after community over the past three years.
Beal has also secured detailed planning approval from East Riding of Yorkshire Council for new developments in Hessle and Kirk Ella.
The Hessle development, called Pilgrim’s Walk, will feature 80 homes off Boothferry Road – a stone’s throw from Beal’s successful The Paddocks development, where construction is now complete and all 47 homes have been sold. Enabling works for the new development are expected to begin later this year.
The Kirk Ella scheme will see the expansion of Beal’s West Hill development, where the first phase of 130 homes is now complete. West Hill Two will feature 141 properties, with construction of the first homes expected to start later this year.
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In addition, Beal - a direct employer of 150 people - is finalising a detailed planning application for a development of a further 90 homes in Beverley, East Yorkshire. This follows the fast-selling St John’s Fold development of 55 homes in the town, which is now in the final stages of construction, with all properties sold.
Richard Beal, chief executive, said: “These latest developments are in locations where we have a track record of popular schemes, so we’re looking forward to repeating that success.
“They also reflect our continuing confidence in the new-build housing market, despite the disruption caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
“There remains strong pent-up demand for new homes and we believe we have a major competitive advantage due to our unique business model, under which every buyer has the opportunity to work with our expert designers to make their new home fit their lifestyle and tastes perfectly.”
Award-winning Beal is now back delivering several prestigious developments following a lockdown pause to slow the spread of coronavirus, with fellow housebuilder Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, also confirming it will make a phased return to construction, across selected sites, from Monday.
Both have introduced new working practices and protocols for employees and subcontractors.
Like Beal, Barratt closed all sites in late March, including the first phase of Tranby Fields in Hessle, Harrier Chase in Brough, and Cottingham’s Harland Park and Poppy Fields.
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Measures will include alterations to signage, site welfare facilities and compounds, site access and walkways and also the presence of a nominated social distancing marshal to ensure policy compliance.
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Daniel Smith, managing director, said: “The safety of our employees, subcontractors and customers is our main priority so every precaution will be taken when our sites reopen. The steps we have currently put in place
comply with social distancing measures and are designed to minimise any risk to the health of our workforce. We will continually monitor the ongoing situation and respond in accordance with the government’s advice. I would also like to thank all of our employees for their continued support during this challenging time.”