Willmott Dixon readies itself for Sustainable Communities Plan

Willmott Dixon Housing is aligning its £100m business with the key geographic growth areas earmarked by the government's Sustainable Communities Plan to receive £610m of investment to create a 'Step Change in Housing Supply' within three years. 

The move by the affordable housing specialist supports a strategy aimed at achieving year-on-year turnover growth of between 15 and 20%.

Willmott Dixon's forward-order of £405m for 2004 and onwards is in the plan's targeted growth area between Birmingham and Central London with nearly 90% secured through long-term strategic partnering relationships with registered social landlord clients.

The company will build on this by focusing future operations in the South Midlands, M4 corridor, London and the London/Stansted corridor - areas identified for sustainable and government supported housing growth.

Chris Durkin chief operating officer of Willmott Dixon Housing said: "The Sustainable Communities Plan fits well with our strategy as we already have a large presence in its targeted growth regions. 

"It has led us to fine-tune our geographic focus and this involves closing a regional office in Gloucester to strengthen our delivery teams and support infrastructure between Birmingham and London.''

Willmott Dixon Housing built and regenerated over 1000 units on a turnover of £100m in 2002