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Persimmon secures resolution to grant for 92 new homes at Cranbrook Town Centre

Persimmon Homes South West has secured a resolution to grant planning approval (subject to legal agreement) for 92 quality new homes in Cranbrook Town Centre, East Devon.

Approval was given for two applications – one full application for 61 homes and a reserved matters application for a further 31 properties – at a meeting today of East Devon District Council’s planning committee....

Local developer supports student efforts to make city life safer

The housebuilder behind Plymouth’s Palmerston Heights and Saltram Meadows developments have donated significant funds to the city’s student-run night patrol team.

Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon presented Plymouth Night Patrol with their £2,500 cheque on Union Street in the city centre as they began their work on Wednesday (13th).

The award-winning and life-saving...

Future construction careers showcased at Devon MP’s career fair

A local five-star housebuilder were one of the employers that attended a career fair thrown at South Devon College by Anthony Mangnall MP.

Persimmon Homes spoke to the Member of Parliament for Totnes and local students about the job opportunities available in the construction sector, including the company’s proud tradition of offering apprenticeships.

The developer is behind...

Pothole repairs helps school with smooth plans for reopening

Bosses at Persimmon Homes Cornwall have helped ensure a smooth return to school for parents and pupils at a Plymouth primary school.

St Matthew’s C of E Primary and Nursery Academy has an agreement allowing parents to use land owned by the regional housebuilder as a car park. Severe weather earlier this year had caused the surface to degrade and potholes began to appear.

But...

Persimmon launches COVID-19 volunteer scheme

Leading housebuilder Persimmon Homes has today announced a “volunteer army” to help the NHS and local communities during the Covid-19 crisis.

The business has encouraged hundreds of staff to register for the Persimmon Voluntary Programme to help the country through the difficult weeks ahead.

In order to protect the health of its employees, Persimmon has taken the decision to...

Rescue team carries off builder's grant aid

Members of a volunteer search and rescue team have been handed £1,000 to help fund vital kit for their state of the art stretcher.

The Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team Plymouth has been handed the cash through Persimmon Homes Cornwall’s Community Champions scheme.

Volunteer Simon Applebee explained: “We seek to provide the best service and are continually training with the...