Persimmon Homes Plans New Housing Projects in Edinburgh and Northallerton

Persimmon Homes is advancing two distinct residential developments in the United Kingdom. In Edinburgh, the company's East Scotland division agreed to build 485 zero-carbon-ready homes in New Brunstane. The project includes 316 private and 169 affordable properties equipped with solar panels, air source heat pumps, and electric vehicle charging points. Construction is scheduled to begin in February 2027.

Simultaneously, the developer has requested an environmental impact assessment screening opinion from North Yorkshire Council for a proposed development of up to 300 homes on the northern edge of Northallerton. The project targets fields north of the Kingsbrook development. Persimmon argues the site is a logical extension of the wider North Northallerton strategic allocation and would utilize infrastructure from an original 900-home scheme, despite the land not being previously identified for housing in the local plan for Hambleton.

North Yorkshire Council is currently determining if a full environmental assessment is required before a formal planning application can proceed. Potential challenges for the Northallerton site include proximity to listed buildings, a designated battlefield, and high surface water flood risks associated with Brompton Beck.