Directorate Change

Persimmon PLC
03 May 2005



                                 Persimmon Plc
           Appointment of Adam J Applegarth as Non-Executive Director

Persimmon Plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam J Applegarth as a
Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 May 2005.

Adam J Applegarth (42) is the Chief Executive of Northern Rock Plc.

Duncan Davidson, Chairman of Persimmon, said 'We are delighted to welcome Adam
to the Board. He has considerable experience and expertise which will benefit
Persimmon as we develop our business.'

No information is required to be disclosed under paragraph 6.F.2(b-g) of the
Listing Rules.

For further information please contact:

Persimmon Plc                                Finsbury Group
Duncan Davidson, Chairman                    Edward Orlebar/Faeth Birch
John White, Group Chief Executive            Tel: [phone]
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