NORTHERN TRUST LAND ANNOUNCES SALE OF 15 ACRE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SITE IN SHROPSHIRE TO PERSIMMON HOMES

26th September 2025

Northern Trust Land Ltd is pleased to announce the successful sale of a 15-acre site off Lowe Hill Road, Wem, to Persimmon Homes.

Following the grant of outline planning permission for up to 100 dwellings, secured by Northern Trust, the site was marketed by Savills. Persimmon were selected as the preferred development partner and subsequently secured reserved matters planning permission. In addition to much-needed housing, the development will deliver significant local benefits including 10% affordable housing, public open space and local highway improvements.

John Tootell, Strategic Land Director at Northern Trust Land Ltd, commented: “We are pleased to confirm the successful sale of this strategically important site to Persimmon Homes. This milestone marks the culmination of many years of dedicated work and reflects the outstanding efforts of our project team. The development will bring substantial benefits to Wem, including the delivery of high-quality homes, affordable housing, and meaningful investment into the local community.

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the team at Savills for their invaluable support throughout the planning process, and for their expertise in marketing the site and managing the sale.

It has been a pleasure working with Persimmon Homes, and I look forward to seeing them bring this exciting development forward and deliver much-needed new housing for the area.”

Peter Gough, Development Director at Savills in the Midlands, added: “This deal is a great example of strategic land promotion delivering real value. We’re proud to have worked alongside Northern Trust Land Ltd to unlock the potential of this site and to have secured a purchaser in Persimmon Homes who will deliver high-quality homes for the local community.”

Joe Turner, Managing Director at Persimmon Homes West Midlands, said: “We’re delighted to be working on bringing forward this new community in Wem. This development will provide high-quality new homes for local people, alongside new green space and local infrastructure improvements.”

For further details on Northern Trust Land please visit the website at www.ntland.co.uk or contact the team on 01257 238555.

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