More than 200 new homes are to be built in in Peterborough.

Keepmoat has been given the green-light to start developing 203 new homes on the former John Mansfield School site on Western Avenue, Dogsthorpe. Work is planned to begin on site this month with the first properties due for completion in September.

The three-year scheme is part of a number of regeneration projects Keepmoat is delivering across Peterborough, which in total will bring 700 new homes to the city over the next six years.

The majority of the homes will be available for private sale, however Keepmoat will also build 81 homes on behalf of Cross Keys Homes that will be available for 'affordable' rent and shared ownership.


Kevin Jewell, Head of Land and Partnerships for Keepmoat Homes in the South, said: "The former John Mansfield School site has remained unused for a number of years – we're delighted to be working with Peterborough City Council and Cross Keys Homes on the regeneration of it, which we're confident is going to be hugely beneficial to the surrounding community and will create a vibrant new neighbourhood.

"We're pleased to be continuing our work in the city and hope that the development at Dogsthorpe demonstrates our long-term commitment to Peterborough."

Cross Keys Homes' Chief Executive, Claire Higgins, added: "Building homes in Peterborough is a fundamental part of our plans as we know there is a real need for affordable options in many communities across the city.  

"Working with respected development partners and funders, we know that we can continue to provide homes that mean people don't need to choose between quality and affordability. We are delighted to be working with Keepmoat Homes to provide more than 80 affordable homes in Dogsthorpe."

Council Leader John Holdich said: "Keepmoat is a well-respected housing developer and the City Council is pleased to be working with them in partnership with Cross Keys Homes and the Combined Authority."

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