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Harron Homes embraces energy-efficient technology

January 17, 2024 Posted in: News Posts

In line with this year’s energy saving week (Jan 15th-21st), we are getting zero carbon ready thanks to a range of energy-efficient measures introduced to all properties built to the latest specification. With these advancements, homeowners will be able to keep their emissions even lower. New homes are already well established as being more energy efficient than their older counterparts, emitting an average of just 1.4 tonnes of carbon a year, less than half of the 3.6 tonnes of an older property.* SGB-27099 Air Source Heat Pumps are being installed at all homes of the latest specification But we have...Read more

Planning on disused site in Killamarsh to bring over 300 new homes

January 16, 2024 Posted in: News Posts

Housebuilder Harron Homes North Midlands is preparing to submit a reserved matters planning application to North East Derbyshire District Council for 322 new homes, in collaboration with Homes by Honey. A typical Harron Homes street scene for illustrative purposes only This site, next to Green Lane and Upperthorpe Road, has been purchased from Harworth Estates and two other private landowners who previously secured outline planning permission for 397 new homes. The proposal is to transform the former Westthorpe Colliery site into a stunning Derbyshire development of one to five bedroom homes over 45 acres of land, 20% of which would...Read more

Football club scores new kits thanks to Harron donation

January 15, 2024 Posted in: News Posts

Harron Homes has recently donated £800 towards brand new cold weather kits for Rossington Main FC’s U18s Girls Team. The football club is based in Rossington, near Doncaster, close to Harron Homes’ recently launched De Maulay Manor development. Founded in 1963, Rossington Football Club is a FA Chartered Standard Club that offers a high quality, safe and enjoyable grassroots football experience for every age group. The Junior teams range from U7s to U18s and play in the Doncaster and District Junior Football leagues. Harron is a keen supporter of local youth sport, having sponsored three other football teams in the...Read more

Three down, one thousand to go: school pupils help plant first trees at local development

January 12, 2024 Posted in: News Posts

Primary school pupils from Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy (BFHA) in Newark have recently helped plant three trees at our nearby Bilsthorpe Chase development. These trees are the first to be planted at the development, which is set to become home to over 1,200 native trees in the next 2-3 years. BFHA pupils with Harron Homes Site Manager Kevin Adlington and Carrier Landscapers Sites Manager Joe Carnell The official planting ceremony saw three BFHA pupils assist both Carrier Landscapers and our own Bilsthorpe Chase Site Team in planting three native oaks on the development’s village green. Perhaps the most familiar of...Read more

Nottingham couple downsize to stunning lakeside location

January 3, 2024 Posted in: News Posts

Married couple Keith and Alison Smith recently took the opportunity to downsize when they bought their forever home at our Shipley Lakeside development in Heanor. After 40 years in Nottingham in a large house with an acre of land Keith and Alison found they needed something more manageable for their needs. The couple chose a cosy four bedroom detached Birkwith, with an open layout perfect for their current lifestyle. Shipley Lakeside, Keith and Alison Smith Keith, 81, a self-employed electrical engineer, said, “It was a hard decision to make to leave our old home having been there for so long...Read more

Scratch-card success scores kits for Carr Vale

December 11, 2023 Posted in: News Posts

Derbyshire football club Carr Vale F.C. recently held a football card lottery to raise funds towards warm winter clothing for its under 10s team. Wayne Schofield, a site manager at our Thorpe Meadows development, was lucky enough to select the winning team of Aberdeen, securing our official Harron Homes logo on the finished kits. Finding itself in need of financial aid, Carr Vale F.C., headed by local player and parent Damien Bailey, had the idea of setting up a football card competition. Businesses from around the area each pitched in £20 to select one of 52 teams from the football...Read more

Proud to support the Pride of Rossington

December 8, 2023 Posted in: News Posts

Harron was delighted to support the recent Pride of Rossington awards, held at Rossington Labour Club near our upcoming De Maulay Manor development. The Pride of Rossington awards is one of the highlights of the Parish Council’s calendar, designed to recognise the contribution of local people from young children to any adults of all ages and abilities. We sponsored the Junior Hero and Outstanding Achievement awards won by Tyler Clarke and Cadet Sergeant Piper Noble respectively, who were presented with their awards by elected Mayor Ros Jones. Piper Noble Tyler Clarke is said to be one of the most unselfish,...Read more

New Rossington development open for visitors

December 7, 2023 Posted in: News Posts

Harron Homes’ newest Doncaster development, De Maulay Manor, is opening to visitors this weekend, 9th December 2023. De Maulay Manor Street Scene Plots 6-11 Visitors on Saturday are invited to discuss the development with the knowledgeable sales team while enjoying a coffee and mince pie. Work is well underway at De Maulay Manor in New Rossington, with 105 high specification homes in progress, so house hunters are encouraged to visit the brand new sales office to secure their first choice of plot. A mix of three, four and five-bedroom homes will make up the development, which will be delivered under...Read more

Christmas lights illuminate Thoresby Vale

December 5, 2023 Posted in: News Posts

Residents of Harron Homes development Thoresby Vale in Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire began the Christmas season this weekend with an evening of carols to celebrate switching on the Christmas tree and lights. Working with Harworth Estates Property group, the residents arranged for a tree and lights to decorate the development in the run up to Christmas. As the lights were switched on and shone over the site the residents sang carols together and enjoyed a festive beverage and treat. The residents of Thoresby Vale came together in the Christmas spirit as the warmth of the community kept the chill of the evening...Read more

Harron Homes appoints new Construction Director

December 1, 2023 Posted in: News Posts

We have recently appointed Lee Kirkland as Construction Director for our Yorkshire region. With over 20 years in the construction industry, Lee brings a wealth of experience to his new role overseeing the development and delivery of our luxury homes across Yorkshire. Starting out as an apprentice bricklayer at age 17, Mexborough-born Lee quickly rose through the ranks at his first job, becoming a site manager by the age of 23. “I had worked for Harron Homes earlier on in my career as a site manager, for a period of about two and a half years, and I really enjoyed...Read more