Stanley Land and Homes gets green light to regenerate former industrial site

Stanley has received planning permission to create 28 new affordable homes that will regenerate a former industrial site in St Helens.

Works are expected to commence in November on the collection of one-bedroom cottage apartments, which are being built in partnership with Jigsaw Homes Group.

The homes are being built on a vacant 0.33-hectare site off Baxters Lane that forms part of the wider Fishwicks Industrial Estate.

Situated close to local transport links, amenities, and parks, the homes will be made available for affordable rent, helping to address high demand for this type of property in the area.

Chris Curtis, director of Stanley Land and Homes, said “During our public consultation phase, local residents stated several reasons why they were in support of these homes, which included improving the appearance of the area and preventing it becoming a magnet for anti-social behaviour.

“We’re delighted that our latest partnership with Jigsaw Homes Group will deliver on these aspirations together with our main objective of providing new homes that people will find affordable and sustainable.”

Chris added: “This will be our seventh scheme for Jigsaw comprising a total of 296 high quality, affordable new homes and we’re proud to be continuing this partnership. Stanley will continue to bring forward a strong pipeline of new schemes over the coming months.”

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 developed in the area by Stanley Land and Homes. The developer recently submitted a planning application to create 170 new homes on an 11-acre derelict brown field site off Lancots Lane.

Official opening for 75 new affordable homes in Heysham

A development of 75 new affordable homes near Lancaster, developed by Stanley for Jigsaw Homes Group, has had its official opening.

Residents have now moved into Trumacar Gardens on Middleton Road in Heysham. The development includes eight one-bedroom apartments, 67 two, three and four-bedroom homes including 12 bungalows, all for affordable rent.

We worked in partnership with Jigsaw, Lancaster City Council and Homes England to deliver the homes on land which had been vacant for a number of years.

It was officially opened by Jigsaw Homes Group’s chief executive Hilary Roberts, alongside Lancaster City Councillors Cllr Colin Hartley, Cllr Catherine Potter and members of Heysham Neighbourhood Council vice chair Angela Sykes and executive member Sue Morgan.

Neil Hughes, director at Stanley Land and Homes, commented: “We acquired this site and achieved planning approval at the beginning of the Covid pandemic at what were very difficult times for many people.

“To be on site now and see residents happily living in these new affordable homes is a really proud moment for the Stanley team. We’re incredibly thankful to Jigsaw and Lancaster City Council for their support for this scheme, as well as our contractor Casey and our wider team of project consultants.”

Councillor Catherine Potter, who represents the residents of Heysham South, said: “This is an impressive housing development. It’s a beautiful environment and a lovely place for children to grow up and families to live.

“We have insufficient housing stock given our ever-increasing population for both private ownership and the rental market. We desperately need more new housing like this – much more. The Council would very much like to work with Jigsaw to identify further such sites within the district.”

Hilary Roberts said: “We have a great track record of providing a mix of quality, affordable homes that meet the local demand as well as creating real communities. We are really pleased to have worked in partnership with Lancaster City Council, Homes England and Stanley Land and Homes to do just that.”

Resident Brogan Leigh-McDowall, moved in in May with her two children after her previous landlord put her rented house up for sale.

She said: “Without this house I was going to be homeless, so I feel so lucky to have been offered it. I was so shocked by how big it is, the quality and having so much space. The garden is great for the children and they are already settled and making friends. This feels like my forever home.”

The homes benefit from high-quality private gardens and landscaped open space, car parking and electric vehicle charging points. Refuse/recycling storage is also included, as well as a children’s play area.

The development was built by contractors Casey, designed by Eden Building Design and the Employer’s Agent was Wilkinson Cowan Partnership.

Stanley wins SME of the Year at 2023 Northern Housing Awards

Stanley Land and Homes is delighted to have been named ‘SME of the Year’ at the 2023 Northern Housing Awards.

The prestigious award recognises small or medium enterprises that have gone above and beyond to deliver exceptional quality for both customers and stakeholders in the housing sector.

Neil Hughes, director of Stanley Land and Homes comments: “To be recognised for this award means so much to all of us here at Stanley Land and Homes. We take a lot of pride in what we do and like to think our clients value us as trusted partners because of our accountability and commitment to delivery.

“We always enjoy attending the Northern Housing Awards, it’s a great way to celebrate the Northern housing industry and serve as a reminder that it’s a fantastic place to live, work and do business. A huge congratulations to all the other nominees and winners, we look forward to doing it all again next year.”

The Northern Housing Award judges said: “Stanley Land and Homes have a very innovative operating model based on supporting and growing SMEs. They have a very healthy pipeline, which is a testament to their success. Very impressive.”

As well as winning ‘SME of the Year’, Stanley Land and Homes was also shortlisted for ‘Best Development for Social-Affordable Rent’ and sponsor of the ‘Best Initiative for Tackling Homelessness’ category.

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 and to see the full list of winners, please visit: www.northernhousingawards.co.uk

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.”

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.

Stanley unveils affordable homes plan for former Wigan social club site

We’re pleased to reveal plans for our latest development which will see a long derelict site in Wigan regenerated with new affordable homes.

We’ve submitted a planning application to create 27 new homes on land off Coop Street on the site of the former Scholes Social Club which has remained empty since the club was demolished.

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

Using alternative heating sources to gas, the scheme also will be fully compliant with the new Building Regulations uplift through heating and insulation to achieve a 31% reduction in carbon emissions.

Neil Hughes, director of Stanley Land and Homes, comments: “This is another highly sustainable scheme – one that will regenerate a long-dormant brownfield site to provide much needed affordable homes close to Wigan town centre.

“We have developed several sites in Wigan now and, through the great working relationship we have with the strategic housing team at Wigan Borough Council, we’ve been able to devise another quality scheme that will help to address the high demand in the area.”

The proposed apartment building, which has been designed to be in keeping with properties in the local area, will sit in a landscaped plot with on-site car parking provided.

The professional team on the project includes PWA Planning (planning consultants), Alan Johnston Partnership (engineers), Eden Building Design (Artchitect), and Primas Law (legal advisors).

Introducing Stanley Land and Homes – A message about our (slightly) new name and website

Those of you who know us will be aware that the thing we do best in the world is buying land and developing new affordable homes.

We’re extremely proud of the work we do to deliver quality schemes in partnership with some of the UK’s most respected registered providers.

When we began this journey, our company name, Stanley Investments Ltd, had been inspired by the name of our office building, Stanley House in Cheadle Hulme.

Now, as we continue to look to the future, we’ve decided to evolve our name ever so slightly to Stanley Land and Homes. Because Land and Homes is exactly what we do.

Our legal entity remains Stanley Investments Ltd, but we’ll save that for the small print.

As well as this slight change to our name, we’ve also launched this new website to better represent where we are today and to shine a light on some of the great projects we’re delivering.

We hope it helps you to understand more about our values and the purpose that drives us.

Thanks for reading,

The Stanley Team

Season’s Greetings – We Hope You All Have A Well Deserved, Festive Holiday

Season’s Greetings – We hope you all have a well deserved, festive holiday.

We all know the cost-of-living crisis is crippling for many less fortunate families and their children. Tragically the need for help in our communities grows year on year.

For this reason, we are continuing our financial support to Stockport Foodbank this Christmas, as we know the positive impact this can have, right where it is needed.

To learn more about the Stockport Foodbank & Trussell Trust, and to offer your support, please visit them by Clicking Here

It’s continuing to be busy for the team at Stanley Investments, delivering new affordable homes for our housing partners and their customers and we have even more fantastic schemes emerging from the pipeline in 2023.

Planning Submitted For 28 New Homes, Baxters Lane – St Helens

Stanley Investments has submitted a Detailed Planning application for a newbuild affordable housing scheme on land off Baxters Lane, St Helens. The new homes will comprise 28 cottage style apartments in two blocks and will regenerate an obsolete and disused brownfield site in an increasingly residential area.

The approach to the design of the layout and the scheme’s character and appearance closely follows principles detailed in the Government’s National Design Guide.

Neil Hughes of Stanley stated ‘We have created a high-quality scheme design at Baxter’s Lane to address an identified affordable housing need in the area. Community consultation undertaken in the summer demonstrated clear local support for the scheme and it is our intention to work proactively with the LPA to secure a timely consent.’

Stanley will be submitting a further application in St Helen’s in the coming months.