Housebuilder Honey has received planning approval for a 275-home residential scheme in Duckmanton, Derbyshire. Chesterfield Borough Council granted permission for the £79.5m development, which will be constructed on a 41-acre site off Tom Lane.
The scheme, branded ‘Pearl’, will feature a mix of two- to five-bedroom homes, including terraced, semi-detached, and detached units. Construction is scheduled to begin this summer, with the first phase of homes expected to be released for sale in autumn 2025. Starting prices will begin at just under £230,000.
This marks one of the largest schemes to date for Honey, which was founded in 2022 by Mark Mitchell following his exit from Avant Homes. Private equity firm Alchemy Partners backs the company via its Special Opportunities Fund IV, which holds £937m in committed capital.
The business has rapidly expanded by recruiting former Avant Homes staff and recently announced the launch of a new partnerships division. Honey continues to focus on delivering design-focused housing that aligns with demand from first-time buyers, families, and downsizers.
