Hundreds of new homes to be built in Northumberland

Construction for 327 new homes has begun on a development between Choppington and Guidepost in Northumberland.

Ascent Homes have started work on phase one at Whinney Hill, comprising a range of two, three and four-bedroom family houses and bungalows.

The initial phase comprises of over 100 homes and will include 28 “affordable” homes prioritised for local and are due to commence construction next year.

According to Advance Northumberland, the project aims to employ up to 140 people in construction and hopes to provide new jobs and apprenticeship opportunities for local people and contracts for local suppliers and subcontractors.

Ascent Homes development director, Duncan Bowman said: “This site is a fantastic and important addition to our growing portfolio of developments in Northumberland.

“In working with our development partners, we have produced a masterplan for this scheme which aims to create a housing estate built around a tree lined avenue and linked landscaped areas.

“In addition to our housing offer for sale, we will also be delivering 28 affordable homes which include bungalows. We aim to deliver a quality of scheme which shall be seen as a real flagship development for both ourselves and the local area.”