The housebuilder has begun work on its 80-home development in Harrogate, as well as a 154-home scheme in York and a 129-home project in Leeds.

Planning has been granted for Avant to deliver a £42m 150-home development in Sherburn-in-Elmet, while plans for a £60m 213-home project as part of the Skelton Gate regeneration scheme in Leeds is awaiting approval.

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The regional expansion adds to Avant’s existing operations in the East Midlands, the West Midlands, the North East, and Scotland.

Scott Varley, regional chairman at Avant, said: "Avant Homes North Yorkshire is an exciting expansion to our business which forms part of our ongoing nationwide strategic growth plan.

"Launching with three developments underway, and two others receiving planning approval, means we have a great deal of momentum in North Yorkshire allowing us to deliver much-needed, new-build homes for people in the region."