Work starts on almost 250 Derbyshire homes

Avant Homes Central has started work on the construction of almost 250 homes in Derbyshire.The development, located on Tibshelf Road in Holmewood, will comprise a mix of two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom properties.Called Earl’s Park, the scheme received planning permission in December 2021. The overall build programme is estimated to take approximately four-and-a-half years.Of the 247 homes, 20 per cent have been designated to affordable housing.Avant Homes Central managing director Chris Coley said: “Earl’s Park is an exciting opportunity to extend our presence close to our headquarters, so we’re pleased to have commenced work to deliver 247 new homes for Holmewood.”We know there is strong demand for high-quality new-build homes in the locality. With the good road connections to both the M1 and Chesterfield town centre, we anticipate our development will be hugely attractive to prospective buyers.”