200 homes set for Derbyshire following land sale

A 200-home development is set to move forward following the completion of a multimillion-pound land sale in Derbyshire.Property consultancy Fisher German and joint agent Wiverton have completed the sale of a site off Birchwood Lane in Somercotes to housebuilder Avant Homes.The firms were instructed to market the site on behalf of the landowner after Chave Planning obtained the green light on their behalf for the erection of 200 properties, with 30 per cent having affordable status.Matthew Handford, senior development surveyor at Fisher German, said: “After a very competitive sale process, we are pleased to provide new market and affordable housing in Derbyshire through a deal with Avant Homes which will accommodate the demand for properties in the county.”The site was in high demand, with the level of offers received exceeding expectations. This reflects the positive market conditions for development land at the current time, underpinned by strong sale rates, restricted land procurement opportunities and house price growth.”It was a pleasure to work with Avant, and the development will bring great benefit to prospective homeowners looking for fresh housing opportunities in the area. I look forward to seeing it come to fruition.”Work on the site is anticipated to begin in August 2022.Lorna Rider, land director at Avant Homes Central, added: “We are very pleased to have acquired this site in a highly sought-after area of Derbyshire, allowing us to deliver 200 high-quality new homes.”Our development will feature a mix of properties to suit a wide range of buyers and represents a significant investment for Avant Homes in the Somercotes area.”