Stanley presents Bridge-It Housing with tackling homelessness award

The Stanley Land and Homes team was proud to play its role in recognising a leading homelessness support project at this year’s Northern Housing Awards.

We were honoured to present Bridge-It Housing UK Team Ltd with the award for Best Initiative for Tackling Homelessness at the awards which were attended by over thousand guests from the housing sector.

Bridge-It provides housing and support to families and individuals, seeing each client as a human being and empowering them to turn their life around. The organisation was shortlisted alongside fellow nominees Torus and Light for Life in partnership with Sefton Council.

Chris Curtis, director of Stanley Land and Homes, commented: “All the projects in this award category would have been worthy winners for the truly inspiring work they do in tackling homelessness, and we were thrilled to help the housing community recognise their efforts.

You could see how much it meant to all of them and especially to the team at Bridge-It Housing when they went up to collect the award. Our congratulations once again to all involved.”

Bridge-It works with local authorities, housing organisations and communities across the North of England.

It takes a person-centred approach to tackling homelessness, building the capacity of people who have experienced homelessness to feel they are part of society, regain control of their lives, and become more confident about participating in decisions that affect their future.

Stanley Land and Homes has been a long-term partner of the Northern Housing Awards. This year’s ceremony, held at The Point at Emirates Old Trafford, saw awards presented in 24 categories.

Stanley unveils plans for more affordable housing in St Helens

Stanley Land and Homes has revealed plans to develop an additional 36 homes on a former glass works site off Lancots Lane in St Helens.

Development on phase one of Lancots Lane is currently underway consisting of 168 affordable homes on an 11-acre derelict brownfield site which is close to local transport links, amenities and parks.

The proposed second phase of the scheme – made up of houses and cottage flats between one and four bedrooms – will be developed in partnership with contractor Holmpatrick Developments.

A planning application will be submitted to St Helens Council in the coming weeks for the new homes which will be made available for affordable rent and shared ownership.

Neil Hughes, director of Stanley Land and Homes, said: “Plans for the second phase of Lancots Lane will continue our regeneration journey in St Helens and further demonstrate Stanley’s commitment to turning underused sites into thriving communities.

“With phase one of Lancots Lane and our scheme on Baxters Lane currently underway, we plan to deliver a total of 232 new homes to the area, all benefitting from high thermal efficiency and low running costs.”

Stanley’s professional team on the project includes MPSL Planning and Design (Architect), Alan Johnston Partnership (Engineers) and Hive (Planning consultants).

If approved, the scheme will be the third affordable housing development being developed in the area by Stanley Land and Homes, alongside phase one of Lancots Lane and a 28-home scheme on Baxters Lane.

Stanley gains two nominations for 2024 Northern Housing Awards

Stanley Land and Homes has been shortlisted in two categories at one of the housing sector’s most prestigious awards events.

Our scheme of 75 homes at Trumacar Gardens in Heysham, in partnership with Jigsaw Homes, has been shortlisted for the Best Affordable Housing Development (£10m – £20m) category in the Northern Housing Awards 2024.

We’ve also been shortlisted again in the SME of the Year category at the annual awards, to be held at The Point at Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground on Thursday May 23.

SME of the Year is the same title that Stanley won in 2023 thanks to our work on several affordable housing schemes for registered providers across the North West.

Chris Curtis, director of Stanley, commented: “Winning SME of the Year last year was a huge surprise. To be nominated again in the same category is a massive achievement, but also testament to the quality of the projects we’ve been delivering with our clients.

“We’re also thrilled that our work with Jigsaw to create a thriving affordable housing development in Heysham has been recognised by the judges. Whoever wins, I’m sure the night will be another great celebration of everything that makes the Northern housing sector so successful and vibrant. We wish the best of luck to all nominees.”

Based off Middleton Road in Heysham, the Trumacar Gardens project has delivered a mix of new one, two, three, and four-bedroom homes for affordable rent, allowing people at different stages of life and with different circumstances to access local affordable rents.

The scheme, which opened in July 2023, includes 12 two-bedroom bungalows with all units on the project designed to meet the nationally described space standard.

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.

For more information about the Northern Housing Awards and to view all the categories and nominees, please visit the award shortlist here.

Double early handover success for Stanley

Stanley are delighted to see handovers taking place for two new affordable housing schemes, over three months ahead of programme, in Wigan and Stoke resulting in 44 new homes.

Contractor Holmpatrick Developments working with Stanley has handed over 29 homes in Bellerton Lane, Stoke-on-Trent, to registered provider Aspire Housing.

The scheme, which involved the regeneration of a former brownfield site, consists of two and three-bedroom houses and cottage flats, made available by Aspire for shared ownership and affordable rent.

Stanley used it as a pilot scheme towards the implementation of the Future Homes standard, integrating carbon-reducing technologies, such as the use of air source heat pumps and increased U values and thermal efficiency.

The second scheme, Barracks Road in Bickershaw, was developed in partnership with Jigsaw Homes Group and consists of 15 homes available for affordable rent.

The development sits on a small infill site in the greenbelt which the local planning authority considered a sustainable location for new affordable housing scheme that could address local demand.

Neil Hughes, director at Stanley Land and Homes, said: “It’s been a hugely successful year end for Stanley as we continue delivering high-quality affordable housing schemes for our partners across the region, with plenty more in the pipeline.

“Barracks Road in particular, has received outstanding support from Wigan Council who would like to see more affordable housing like this being delivered in and around Bickershaw.

“Working in partnership with Aspire and Jigsaw, we’re proud that both schemes completed well ahead of schedule to deliver upon Homes England funding deadlines.”

Stanley Land and Homes recently received planning permission to create another scheme off Coop Street in Wigan made up of 27 apartments, and another scheme of 168 new homes in St Helens.

Stanley set to develop 27 affordable new homes in Wigan

Stanley has received planning permission to create a scheme of new affordable homes on the site of a former social club in Wigan.

We are the developer behind the project, Great Places Housing Group will manage the homes upon completion, with work set to start later this month.

Featuring 27 one-bedroom apartments and an outdoor communal area, the scheme will be built on land off Coop Street on the site of the former Scholes Social Club, which has been derelict since it was knocked down.

The plans, submitted by PWA Planning, will address a need for affordable housing close to Wigan town centre.

The three-storey apartment building will sit in a prominent location close to Wigan town centre and has been designed to reflect the surrounding area. It will include on-site car parking, cycle storage and electric vehicle charging points.

Neil Hughes, director of Stanley Land and Homes, comments: “We have developed a number of sites in Wigan through our continued partnership with Wigan Borough Council and look forward to working with Great Places Housing Group.

“This latest approval allows us to progress another quality scheme that will be delivered to the highest standards of urban design and is another example of brownfield regeneration done right. We are looking forward to starting on site soon.”

The scheme will be built in full compliance with Homes England quality standards.

The professional team on the project includes Holmpatrick Developments (contractor), Alan Johnston Partnership (engineers), Eden Building Design (architect), and Primas Law (legal advisors).

Stanley up for Small Developer of the Year at annual RESI Awards

Stanley Land and Homes has been shortlisted for the ‘Small Developer of the Year’ award at the 2024 RESI Awards.

Hosted by Property Week, the annual RESI Awards celebrate the innovation, creativity, and achievements of the residential property sector and bring together hundreds of companies and individuals – including developers, landlords and local authorities.

The ‘Small Developer of the Year’ category recognises developers who have achieved significant growth in the last twelve months. This could be through the delivery of a flagship scheme, regenerating an underused area, building a healthy pipeline of projects, or working to improve ESG targets.

Chris Curtis, director of Stanley Land and Homes comments: “These awards are a great way to shine a light on the vital work done by the residential property sector and it’s an honour to be shortlisted alongside these fantastic companies.

“Our Lancots Lane and Baxters Lane schemes in St Helens, Bellerton Lane in Stoke on Trent and Middleton Road in Heysham are examples of our drive for regenerating former brownfield sites, and delivering high quality housing schemes for our communities.”

The winners will be announced on Wednesday May 1, 2024 at a dinner and ceremony taking place at Grosvenor House in London. For more information, visit: www.resiawards.com.

Stanley begins work to deliver over 160 new homes to St Helens

Stanley has started work on 168 new affordable homes that will regenerate a former glass works site off Lancots Lane in St Helens.

The collection of one, two, three and four-bedroom homes and bungalows are being developed in partnership with housing provider Torus.

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

The homes will be built using high quality products to ensure they are well insulated and thermally efficient with low running costs and will be made available for affordable rent and shared ownership helping to address high demand for this type of property in the area.

Neil Hughes, director of Stanley Land and Homes, said: “At Stanley we believe affordable housing should enjoy the highest standards of urban design and quality.

“The construction of 168 new homes will continue to drive a complete transformation of the area and prove to be an exemplary demonstration of brownfield regeneration through highly collaborative partnership working between Torus, the LPA and Stanley. We have exciting plans for the continuing regeneration of Sutton and look forward to delivering these soon.”

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).

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

Stanley supports mission to upskill housing professionals

Stanley is proud to have supported an initiative to help housing sector professionals grow their knowledge and skills in developing new homes.

The Bric-by-Bric Development School is run by Saffer Cooper Consultancy and sees experienced property professionals training and passing on their wisdom to those working for registered providers.

Now in its fifth year, the annual programme brings together experts and contributors from across the industry sector to help upskill affordable housing development professionals.

Chris Curtis, director at Stanley Land and Homes, delivered a training session and workshop on development risk and opportunity to a number of ‘students’ from registered providers across the North West and Midlands

Chris said: “We’re delighted to be supporting this fantastic initiative for the fourth year running. It’s absolutely vital that experienced practitioners across the region contribute their knowledge and skills to the next generation of development professionals.

“This unique and very commendable programme enables us to do this in an organised and structured way that can only benefit the affordable housing sector.”

Season’s greetings – Have a great festive season and a well-deserved break!

From all of us here at Stanley Land and Homes, we wish you a peaceful and happy Christmas.

The crisis of affordability and cost of living has worsened this year. The struggle of families within our communities that rely on extra support is more acute than ever.

We are continuing our financial support to Stockport Foodbank this Christmas – an exceptional service that provides food for children over the holidays when there are no free school meals available.

To learn more and to offer your support, please visit the website.

Have a great festive season and a well-deserved break!

Stanley receives planning for over 160 affordable homes in St Helens

Stanley has received planning permission to create 168 new affordable homes that will regenerate a former glass works site off Lancots Lane in St Helens.

Works are expected to commence 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.

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

“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 who praised Stanley Land and Homes on the high quality of the scheme.

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