Land deal will lead to 443-home development in Maghull

Housebuilder Persimmon Homes has acquired land which will lead to the creation of 443 homes in Maghull, on Merseyside.

A local housing association will take 130 of the homes at Summerhill Park to provide a mix of rented and shared ownership properties. The wider development will offer extra-care housing to enable independent living.

The scheme will also provide community benefits, such as public open space, a new local district centre, road improvements, investment in public transport and the delivery of a new health care facility.

Persimmon Homes is also contributing £1.6m to be invested in Summerhill Primary School to facilitate the expansion of the school.

Karl Wiseman, regional managing director for Persimmon Homes North West & Yorkshire, said: “This is a hugely exciting development that will not only generate significant job opportunities throughout the lifespan of the project, but will also leave lasting community benefits.

“Summerhill Park will provide 433 high quality homes helping address the need for new quality housing whilst at the same time making important contributions to local services and infrastructure.”

He added: “Given the scale of the development, Summerhill Park will form a key component of our business in the region moving forward and following the success of our nearby Poppy Fields development, we’re looking forward to getting started.”

The housebuilder has recently come under pressure from Sefton Central Labour MP, Bll Esterson, over several issues, including the impact of construction site traffic on local residents and complaints from Poppy Fields homeowners over the quality of their homes.