Stanley submits planning application for 30 new affordable homes in Eccles

Stanley Land and Homes has submitted a planning application to create 30 new affordable homes in Eccles, Salford.

Being developed in partnership with registered provider ForHousing, the scheme of one and two-bedroom apartments is proposed for land off the A57 Liverpool Road and Alexandra Road.

The site was formerly home to St Patricroft Methodist Church which has been unused since its closure in 2020. The planning application follows a successful community consultation event held by Stanley and ForHousing in July.

Stanley’s proposed development would see the creation of two separate buildings of 15 apartments with a communal resident garden and seating area, as well as a resident parking court.

The scheme would provide 100 per cent affordable housing, contributing towards efforts to alleviate the acute demand for one and two-bedroom affordable homes in Salford.

Stanley Land and Homes Eccles scheme

Chris Curtis, director of Stanley Land and Homes, said: “There is a distinct shortage of this type of affordable accommodation in Salford with around 5,000 people in the area on the housing waiting list for a one or two-bedroom apartment.

“We’re proud to be working in partnership with ForHousing to bring forward an application for this much needed development, which will provide modern, energy efficient homes in a sustainable brownfield location that’s close to local shops and services.”

The proposal for the development emphasises quality in both design and specification of materials. A low wall and railings will create a neatly landscaped site boundary, while the development also features electric vehicle charging, cycle storage and secure bin storage areas.

Stanley gets approval for second phase of homes at St Helens regeneration scheme

Stanley Land and Homes has been granted planning approval for second phase of new homes at a landmark regeneration scheme in St Helens.

Construction work began on 168 new homes on a former glassworks site at Lancots Lane in the Sutton area of St Helens in February 2024.

Stanley is partnering with housing provider Torus on phase one of the development which has been named The Glassworks and offers a mix of two, three and four-bedroom homes for shared ownership and affordable rent.

Stanley has now been granted planning permission for an additional 32 homes and a 55,000 sq ft B8 commercial unit that will complete the redevelopment of the 18-acre brownfield site.

The company also recently completed 28 homes at nearby Baxters Lane in St Helens on behalf of Jigsaw Homes Group, meaning Stanley will have built 228 new homes in the area once phase 2 of the scheme at Lancots Lane completes.

Neil Hughes, a director at Stanley Land and Homes, said: “This important planning approval means we can now go ahead and complete the regeneration of this former industrial site in its entirety, renewing the area with affordable homes that enjoy the highest standards of urban design and quality.

“The whole project has been a great example of what can be achieved with brownfield affordable housing regeneration when you have a collaborative team all working in partnership.”

The project team for Phase 2 at Lancots Lane includes MPSL Planning and Design (architect), Alan Johnston Partnership (engineers), Hive (planning consultant) and Primas Law (legal). The scheme will be built out by contractor Holmpatrick Developments.