A land deal has been completed that will pave the way for 111 new homes in Guide Post, South East Northumberland.
The acquisition, by Consett based housebuilder Amethyst Homes, means that the planning application can now be brought forward for the site, which is located just off the A1068. It is part of a larger redevelopment area between the settlements of Choppington and Guide Post.
A minor amendment to the current approved planning permission has been submitted to the Local Planning Authority for the first phase amounting to 59 homes. The development, which will be known as The Woodlands, will see Amethyst build a mix of two, three and four bedroomed homes across this first phase of the development.
Work is planned to commence in the summer, with the first homes to be completed in spring 2026.
Richard Bass, Managing Director at Amethyst Homes, said: “It is thanks to the hard work of the team that we have been able to acquire this land for our next development. We are hopeful that when planning is approved, we will be able to deliver much needed housing to the area, as well as supporting the local economy and community through the provision of potential training and employment opportunities – as well as investing in the local supply chain.”
Established in 2013, Amethyst Homes has built its business around its customers – with a strong emphasis on providing quality, sustainable homes in the communities in which people choose to live and work. To date it has built over 590 properties in the Northeast.
Currently delivering projects in Consett, East Sleekburn in Southeast Northumberland and in Newcastle, Amethyst specialises in a wide range of housing from homes well suited to first time buyers, for those looking for a larger, family property, right through to bungalows.
In addition to its home building successes, since the beginning of 2022, Amethyst has trained two apprentices and invested over £3m into local jobs and training opportunities within the supply chain
The company recently maintained its 5-star customer satisfaction rating from the Home Builders Federation (awarded in 2024 and 2025) and was awarded Gold for the last three consecutive years by independent research company, In-House Research, with over 90% of customers surveyed stating that they would recommend Amethyst Homes to friends and family.
For more information and the range of properties available, please visit: www.amethysthomes.co.uk