Approval for 168 new affordable homes on St Helens brownfield site

Cheadle Hulme-based Stanley Land and Homes has received planning permission to build 168 affordable homes that will regenerate a former glass works site off Lancots Lane in St Helens.

Works are expected to start in January on the collection of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom homes, being developed in partnership with housing provider Torus.

The homes will be developed on an 11-acre derelict brownfield site which lies in a sustainable location close to transport links, amenities and parks.

They will be made available for affordable rent, helping to address high demand for this type of property in the area.

Neil Hughes, director of Stanley Land and Homes, said: “We are thrilled to be delivering this scheme to our RP partner Torus. At Stanley we believe affordable housing should enjoy the highest standards of urban design and quality.”

All the homes will be fully compliant with the new building regulations, ensuring they are well insulated and thermally efficient with low running costs.

He added: “Along with our neighbouring scheme on Baxters Lane, the construction of 196 new homes will drive a complete transformation of the area and prove to be an exemplary demonstration of brownfield regeneration. Recognition and thanks should be given to the LPA at St Helens, which has worked with us in a highly collaborative way.”

The application received unanimous approval form the committee, which praised Stanley Land and Homes on the high quality of the scheme.

The contractor for the project is Holmpatrick Developments and the professional team includes MPSL Planning and Design (architect), Alan Johnston Partnership (engineers) and Hive (planning consultants).

This is one of two affordable housing developments being brought forward in the area by Stanley Land and Homes. The developer recently received planning to regenerate a former industrial site by creating 28 affordable homes on Baxters Lane.