Author: pmorgan@summerfield.co.uk

Summerfield Homes have successfully been granted detailed planning permission for all remaining 101 homes at Killams Park.

The project was delayed in in planning due to the ongoing phosphate loading problem across Somerset however the Housebuilder can now deliver a nutrient neutral scheme through an offsite mitigation project.

To achieve this Summerfield Homes have come to an agreement with a third-party landowner to plant trees across a 22-acre holding within the same river catchment area as Killams Park. This means that the 101 homes to be built will contribute no additional phosphate loading to the Somerset Levels. 

Killams Park will have a collection of 2, 3, 4 & 5-bedroom homes available which will include both open market and affordable properties.

Ed Khodabandehloo, Managing Director at Summerfield Homes commented – “We have been working hard with our consultants and mitigation partner to get Killams phase 3 completely nutrient neutral and I’m delighted our scheme has been signed off by Natural England and the local planning authority. Killams Park has become a very popular place to live, and we look forward to now delivering the remaining houses on this phase over the next few years.”

Summerfield Homes has submitted an outline planning application for 9 Net Zero Carbon bungalows at land off Well Close in Winscombe. The land has been owned by the housebuilder for some time however now with comprehensive plans including significant areas of publicly accessible green infrastructure, land set aside specifically to create a biodiversity betterment in excess of 25% and the commitment to delivering the bungalows as Net Zero Carbon, they have decided to move forwards with an application.

This application also falls in line with the local plan policy to bring forward small sites adjoining the village. The land off Well Close abuts the settlement and will be in keeping with the form of the existing houses adjoining the scheme.

Managing Director of Summerfield Homes Ed Khodabandehloo commented; “This is an exciting proposed project delivering much needed housing whilst keeping the properties very energy efficient and the scheme’s environmental impact positive.”

Summerfield Homes are pleased to announce the completion and handover of a car park to Knights Templar Primary School.

The design and construction of the car park was recently completed and handed over to the school in Watchet, as a result of Summerfield Homes’ commitment to supporting the vibrant coastal town where they are building initially 75 new homes.

The new car park that’s been installed has 16 spaces and was constructed at no cost to the school. This new facility is available for staff and they plan to make the addition of a cycle rack for those who travel by bike to work.

David Frowde, Head Teacher commented: “The creation of this staff car park is a very welcome addition to the school site. It will provide much needed parking spaces that will free up existing spaces for our visitors. We are working closely with the team at Summerfield Homes as the Liddymore Park development progresses and we have been really pleased with the excellent communication and collaboration that exists between the school and all levels of contractors.”

Mark Woodland, Projects Manager at Summerfield Homes commented: “We are pleased to have completed the carpark, increasing the parking options available for the school. Thank you to Mr Frowde and the school for their understanding whilst completing these works.”

With a total of 250 new homes being built in Watchet by Summerfield Homes, the first phase of 75 are due to be available early 2023 and a selection of these properties will shortly be released to be purchased off plan. 

Summerfield Homes are pleased to announce the future development of 20 new homes in North Petherton, Somerset.

The development is in a prime location on the outskirts of Bridgwater and will comprise of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes including a number of affordable homes.

The land is currently occupied by Carrott’s Farm Shop and which is due to close in July 2022. A potential new location for the farm shop will be confirmed by Mr Carrott at a later date, as he is looking to open new premises in the future.

Tony Carrott’s Father started a mobile grocery business working from an old milk float in 1969 and ran this for 20 years with Tony’s assistance. They occupied the current site 38 years ago using a calving shed initially as storage for their mobile business. However, the mobile business was phased out when customers started attending the calving shed directly to purchase produce.

Once they ceased trading as a mobile business, Tony adapted the calving shed to become more appropriate for a farm shop by adding in a false ceiling and better lighting. He also made the additions of green houses and growing tunnels so they had the ability to grow their own produce to sell.

Like the story behind Carrott’s Farm, Summerfield Homes has a rich history evolving from a family owned construction firm that was founded in 1823. Summerfield have built a long standing reputation for their considerate construction of high quality new homes across the South West having now completed in the region of 2,000 homes.

Ed Khodabandehloo, Managing Director of Summerfield Homes said: “We are pleased to have acquired the land currently occupied by Carrott’s Farm and look forward to bringing 20 new homes to the market in spring 2023.”

Work on the new homes is due to commence summer 2022, with the first homes available in the spring of 2023.

Summerfield Homes are pleased to announce that plans for new 1, 2, 3 and 4-bed homes being built in Watchet, Somerset will be available to view this month.

Summerfield Homes will be taking appointments for their upcoming development Liddymore Park, Watchet from Tuesday 19^th April. Rene Kilner, Sales Advisor will be based in Greenslade Taylor Hunt in Williton, 10am – 5pm, Tuesday – Saturday. Rene will be able to assist prospective buyers with information on the upcoming new homes.

The Liddymore Park development will provide 75 new Summerfield homes in its first phase of the build and these will be available towards the end of 2022.  The development offers a mix of open market homes and also affordable homes with a partnership with local housing association, SHAL, through the My Homes government backed initiative.

Nestling at the foot of the Quantock Hills AONB, the first phase will see 75 new homes (within a picturesque setting with large open spaces and also a range of environmental initiatives to benefit the homeowners. These include showersave; a waste water heat recovery system (WWHRS), as well as environmental initiatives such as hedgehog homes, bug hotels, bird and bat nesting boxes to protect and conserve the local wildlife.

In order to offset the carbon footprint of the development, Summerfield will be planting over 750 new trees in the area, contributing to the 1.1 million trees already planted throughout their 54 new home developments and commercial projects throughout the South West.

Ed Khodabandehloo, Managing Director of Summerfield Homes said: “Liddymore Park is an excellent development in an upcoming location offering a good mix of open market and affordable homes for local people.”

Sarah Hall, Head of New Homes for Greenslade Taylor Hunt said: “GTH are delighted to be working with Summerfield Homes again, assisting in their latest development, Liddymore Farm at Watchet. A stunning new development that we are sure will be in high demand!

These homes will comprise of a range of new build options with 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom quality properties available completion anticipated on the first properties later this year. Summerfield’s Sales Adviser Rene, is extremely knowledgeable and is very much looking forward to spending time in the Williton GTH office advising on the range of options available to anyone interested in securing a new Summerfield Home.”

After 30 years of working for Summerfield, James Holyday has been appointed as the new Managing Director for Summerfield Developments (SW) Ltd , overseeing the commercial division which has a steady stream of new and ongoing commercial development projects and an established property investment side of the business.

Ed Khodabandehloo has welcomed his new role as Managing Director for Summerfield Homes  (SD3 Ltd), overseeing the companies house building division that has developed almost 2,000 residential properties and has a longstanding reputation for building quality new homes across the South West.

Mark Blackwell has decided to pass his Managing Director duties to his two trusted colleagues and will continue working on a part time basis across all the group companies in his new role of Financial and Strategic Director.

The Summerfield Developments (SW) Ltd  Board has also recently been strengthened with the appointment of, Karen Chapman who is a Partner of Druces LLP in London. Karen has undertaken the role of Non-Executive Director for Summerfield. 

Karen has been with Druces LLP for almost 30 years and “takes great pleasure from having the opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction of Summerfield’s future in the South West” commented Karen Chapman.
 

James Holyday commented on the senior management changes: “I’m delighted with the recent appointments and very much look forward to continuing to deliver optimal workspaces, and building on the excellent reputation the company already has across the South West.”

Ed Khodabandehloo commented on the senior management changes: “I am delighted to take on the role as Managing Director of such an established regional housebuilding business. We have a strong collection of sites coming through across the South West and a very competent team in place that I look forward to continuing to work with.”