Plans for 220 new homes offer wide range of housing types to address local market

Plans for 220 new homes in the Garswood area of St Helens have been submitted by housebuilder Persimmon.

Working closely with planning and development consultancy Lichfields, the new homes have been specifically designed to meet the needs of the local housing market, ranging from one- to five-bedroom houses.

The development proposes a variety of house types including bungalows, terraced, semi-detached, detached, and apartments.

The housebuilder will also make contributions to Merseytravel for upgrades to Garswood Station, alongside contributions to local healthcare and education.

The submission to St Helens Council includes proposals for 33 properties to be offered as shared ownership or first homes and a further 33 offered as affordable rent.

Approximately seven acres of public open space would be provided on the development and a Biodiversity Net Gain of 10% will be achieved both on-site and off-site.

In addition, 488 trees are to be planted, alongside 394m of new native hedgerows.

Built to new building regulations, the new homes will be zero carbon ready and benefit from improved energy efficiency, helping reduce energy bills for homeowners.

All homes will come fitted with electric vehicle chargers, PV panels and air-source heat pumps.

Persimmon has also undertaken a public consultation to engage with local people prior to the submission.

Chris Kershaw, Development Director at Persimmon North West, said: “The proposed development would provide a wide range of high quality, energy efficient homes, with something available for all buyers at prices people can afford.

“We look forward to continuing our work with St Helens Borough Council as we progress the application through the planning system.”

Clover Long, Senior Planner at Lichfields, said: “The proposals will deliver a diverse housing mix that includes affordable options, integrating sustainable design principles and enhancing biodiversity.

“The scheme will reinforce our commitment to creating thriving, sustainable communities in St Helens and the wider Merseyside region.”