Construction begins on new £28m housing development near Barnsley

Called Hay Green Park, the development received planning permission in March this year.

The overall build programme is estimated to take approximately two and a half years.

Avant Homes West Yorkshire managing director, Richard Hosie, said: “We’ve had great success delivering our recently sold-out St Paul’s Bank development in nearby Pilley, so we’re pleased to be extending our presence in the area with 113 new homes at Hay Green Park.

“We know that our exciting range of new homes are popular with new homebuyers in the locality, so we are looking forward to progressing with this development.”

Prices of homes at the new development range from £199,995 for a two-bedroom mid terrace property to £379,995 for a four-bedroom detached house.

Of the 113 homes being built, 10 per cent have been designated to affordable housing.

Avant Homes has also committed to a community contribution of around £970,000.

The contribution will go towards supporting local primary and secondary education, as well as a sustainable travel plan and open green space.

The showhome is due to open this October with the first homes set to be ready for occupation in November.

Avant Homes West Yorkshire currently has eight live developments in areas including Wakefield and Waverley, with more due to start as the business continues to implement its ongoing growth plans.

The Wakefield-based business is part of the Avant Homes Group which currently operates across the Midlands, north of England and Scotland from eight regional operating businesses.

At present, the housebuilder employs more than 600 people with ambition to grow further across its existing regions and beyond, with a view to creating communities and providing employment opportunities.

Avant Homes Group has a medium-term strategic objective to sell more than 6,000 homes per annum.