Highest number of new homes built for five years

There were 355 homes under construction in the final quarter of last year - the highest number for five years, according to Guernsey's government.

It has a house-building target of 1,565 new homes between 2023 and 2027.

Last year, full planning permission was given for the 356 homes - the highest number of homes since 2016.

Developers got the green light given for 113 additional homes on 33 sites in the last three months of the year, with the largest scheme for 26 homes at Ruettes Brayes in St Peter Port.

Most of these approvals were in St Peter Port Main Centre and local centres but none were approved in the Bridge Main Centre.

Outline planning permission was also granted for 85 homes at the Mallard Complex in the Forest, the government said.

Since 2016, 874 private homes and 183 affordable homes have been built.

Deputy Neil Inder, President of the Development and Planning Authority said "the market is driven by confidence".

He added: "Build confidence in policy and in people, and you are on the path to delivery."

The government was also looking at fast-tracking some larger development sites, he said.

It has also talked to landowners and developers about the progress on sites where ten or more homes could be built.

It is also drawing up plans for multi-generational living.

Inder said: "This will look at what can be permitted for homeowners who wish to care for older relatives or accommodate returning family members."

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