1,000-home development plans for golf course site lands in political rough
A housing developer has teed off with its consultation for plans to build 1,000 homes on a former golf course and landed straight in the rough of political opposition.
Mulbury Homes has unveiled detailed plans for its proposed development on the former Eccleston Park golf course, but St Helens Council leader Cllr David Baines said he was “shocked and disappointed” about the timing of the public consultation.
St Helens Council leader Cllr David Baines
“I was not aware that they were planning to do so,” said Baines.
“To launch a consultation on this sensitive issue at this time is in my opinion a mistake, and I urge Mulbery Homes to reconsider and come back later in the year when residents can give it their full attention.”
Mulbury wants to build 989 homes on the site in St Helens, including 200 affordable homes and accommodation for over-55s.
The mixed community would also have a health centre and pharmacy and a 30-space car park for Eccleston Park train station, which is on the Liverpool-Wigan line.
The first phase of the development is for 315 homes and the infrastructure and amenities, with the remaining 674 homes to follow in phase two.
Greg Mulligan, owner of the Warrington-based developer, said: “Our plans for Eccleston Park Village are a once-in-a-lifetime chance to create a new neighbourhood of homes to accommodate families, the over 55s and people needing affordable houses.
“It really is a new village and will be a major asset for the community, creating homes, amenities and jobs which will help Eccleston Park and St Helens to thrive.”
If approved, construction will begin “as soon as possible”, with the entire project expected to be complete by 2030.
The site for the proposed Eccleston Park Village
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