Stanley completes 15 new homes in Birkenhead

Stanley Land and Homes has completed the handover of 15 new apartments in Birkenhead that will help to ease the demand for affordable homes for single person occupants and couples.

The scheme, developed in partnership with Wirral Methodist Housing Association and Holmpatrick Developments, is made up of one-bedroom apartments and has regenerated a derelict brownfield site in the Rock Ferry area.

The prominent site, on the junction of New Chester Road a main road into Birkenhead town centre, was formerly terraced houses but had been vacant for many years with redevelopment considered unviable.

Chris Curtis, director of Stanley Land and Homes comments: ‘“We are delighted to be working with such a proactive association as Wirral Methodist Housing and Holmpatrick to deliver these quality, energy efficient apartments.

“This was a challenging site with issues over access rights and unidentified freeholders, but our team and project partners worked extremely hard to overcome these challenges. This is a fantastic demonstration of regeneration and affordable housing delivery right where it is needed.”

The three-storey apartment building has been designed in compliance with Homes England quality standards and the Nationally Described Space Standards.

The apartments will be available for affordable rent, defined as up to a maximum of 80% of the local market rental value and home to individuals and couples looking to live in a sustainable area, close to connections for Liverpool and Chester.

This is the first scheme Stanley Land and Homes has delivered for Wirral Methodist Housing Association, with capital grant funding from Homes England.

Paul Carhart, chief executive of Wirral Methodist Housing Association comments: “The Rock Ferry scheme is a great example of how to effectively restore a long vacant site and provide residents with a high-quality, sustainable place to live.

“The Stanley team have gone above and beyond to make efficient use of the relatively tight space, and ensure the building is easily accessible, with disability access and level access showers on the ground floor. We look forward to welcoming our first tenants and watching the community grow.”

The professional team on the project includes Holmpatrick Developments (main contractor), AJP Engineers (structural engineers), PWA Planning (planning consultants), Primas Law (legal advisors), Eden Building Design (architects) and WhiteleyEaves (employers agent).

In addition to the handover in Birkenhead, Stanley Land and Homes has recently submitted plans for 170 new homes in St Helens and 27 new homes in Wigan and is committed to delivering new land opportunities and high-quality housing schemes to registered housing providers across the region.

Stanley Land and Homes shortlisted in two categories at Northern Housing Awards

Stanley Land and Homes is delighted to have been shortlisted for two awards at the 2023 Northern Housing Awards.

We’ve been shortlisted for the ‘SME of the Year’ award, which recognises small or medium enterprises that have gone above and beyond to deliver exceptional quality for both customers and stakeholders.

Our second nomination is for ‘Best Development for Social-Affordable Rent’ for our scheme in the rural village of Overton, near Morecambe, delivered in partnership with Jigsaw Homes Group.

The scheme features 29 affordable family homes and bungalows to residents who would have otherwise been forced to move from the area, addressing huge demand from the local community following decades of undersupply of new housing.

The proximity of the scheme to Morecambe Bay meant there were additional ecological considerations, mitigation requirements and technical challenges to overcome.

Neil Hughes, director of Stanley Land and Homes comments: “These awards are a great way to champion the Northern housing industry and serve as a reminder that it’s a fantastic place to live, work and do business. It’s therefore an honour to be shortlisted in not one, but two categories.

“It’s been a busy twelve months for Stanley Land and Homes and it is fantastic to be recognised alongside some fantastic housing providers, contractors and consultants. Good luck to all the other nominees.”

The annual Northern Housing Awards celebrate innovative affordable housing providers, projects and services that help to create communities in the North of England. Around 700 professionals from the region attend the awards each year.

As well as being shortlisted in two categories, we are also sponsoring the ‘Best Initiative for Tackling Homelessness’ category of this year’s event.

The winners will be announced on Tuesday May 2, 2023 at a dinner and ceremony hosted by comedian and radio presenter Justin Moorhouse at The Point, Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester.

For more information, please visit: www.northernhousingawards.co.uk

Stanley submits plans for 170 new affordable homes in St Helens

Excited to announce that we have submitted a planning application to create 170 new homes that will regenerate a former industrial site in St Helens.

The collection of one, two, three and four-bedroom homes will be developed on an 11-acre derelict brown field site off Lancots Lane, close to local transport links, amenities, and parks.

The proposed scheme addresses a need for more affordable housing in the area, which is currently transitioning from a post-industrial hub to a residential community.

The homes will be fully compliant with the new Building Regulations, ensuring they are well insulated and thermally efficient with low running costs.

Neil Hughes, director of Stanley Land and Homes, comments: “We’re excited to submit plans for another high-quality scheme in St Helens that addresses an identified affordable housing need and contributes to the regeneration of this part of the town.

“If approved, this will be another highly sustainable scheme that will provide residents with efficient and affordable housing. It’s situated in a location that is currently undergoing its own transformation, creating a new community and a great place for people to live.”

The project is being developed in partnership with housing provider Torus, and the professional team includes MPSL Planning and Design (Architect), Alan Johnston Partnership (Engineers) and Hive (Planning consultants).

This is the second planned affordable housing development in the area, having recently announced proposals for 28 cottage style apartments on land off Baxters Lane.