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# Affordable homes handed over to provider at Lichfield development
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/affordable-homes-handed-over-to-provider-at-lichfield-development/
- Published: 2026-10-26T09:47:16.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-26T09:47:16.000Z
- Description: Orbit Homes receives keys to 100 properties at Persimmon Homes' Cromwell Quay scheme at Cricket Lane.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: News

A HUNDRED new affordable homes at a development in Lichfield have been handed over to a local housing provider.

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Persimmon Homes West Midlands has given the keys to the properties at its Cromwell Quay development on Cricket Lane to Orbit Homes.

They include a mix of one to four-bedroom homes, and are available for affordable rent and shared ownership.

Philip Keegan, construction director at Persimmon West Midlands, said:

> "We’re proud to have brought these much-needed affordable homes to Lichfield and to be collaborating with our partners to support local housing demand.  
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> "These quality, energy-efficient homes will give families and individuals the chance to establish themselves in a thriving community and a new neighbourhood."

Colin Dean, sales and marketing director for Orbit Homes in the Midlands, added:

> "We’re delighted to be working in partnership with Persimmon to expand the availability of much-needed new affordable homes in the area and we’re very proud to be delivering these homes in a mix of affordable tenures to support local housing need.  
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> "We’re excited to continue progressing at the site and welcome more residents into this new community."

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