Planning Submitted Off Barkerhouse Road – Nelson

Stanley Investments has submitted a planning application in partnership with Muir Housing Group and John Turner Construction Group for 20 new homes off Barkerhouse Road in Nelson. The scheme is part funded by Homes England and will be for Affordable Rent.

Chris Curtis, Director at Stanley Investments said, ‘It is fantastic to be working up another scheme for our trusted clients at Muir Housing Group, so soon after the start on site of our latest development with them in July, and we are proud to be partnering with John Turner Construction Group, which will be building this one. John Turner Construction Group has a great pedigree, and we know that build quality will be of the highest standards.’

Alex Fury, Assistant Director at Muir Housing Group said, ‘We are really excited to be bringing forward this development, providing much needed high-quality affordable homes in Nelson. Muir has a long running commitment to the local area and we will be continuing to invest in our communities wherever possible. This scheme is a good example of a strong delivery relationship between Muir and Stanley Investments, proving the value of partnership working for now and the long term.’

Stanley Investments delivers land led package schemes to Registered Providers across the North West and Midlands and Technical Land Due Diligence Consultancy for RP’s seeking to acquire its own land for development.

Faraday Development Ltd v West Berkshire Council

Over recent weeks there has been a re-emergence of the debate amongst colleagues and peers in relation to developer led public sector projects, the case of Faraday Development Ltd v West Berkshire Council (2018), and the implications for developer led land and works package deals.

For developing RP’s proactively engaged in securing individual land led package deals for the delivery of new housing, there should be no debate. If the land is supplied, the scheme specified and substantially determined by the developer delivering the packaged scheme, who then does not determine unilaterally who the build contractor will be, and which is effectively delivered immediately, there is no confirmed demonstrable breach of Public Contracts Regulations.

In practice, this housing delivery method is not dissimilar to an RP securing another key supply of new build housing via a s106 Agreement and retrospectively adjusting the design and specification of that housing by subsequent agreement, a method of delivering affordable housing that has been in place since the Town & Country Planning Act 1990.

Of course, there is mixed use schemes being procured about the country which are much more complex than a straightforward land led package scheme for housing, or an s106 Agreement, and this will always be the case. If a public body introduces its own land to the deal under a Development Agreement with land draw down stages into the future, as in the case of Faraday v West Berkshire, then it is certainly not a straightforward developer land led package deal.

The provision of new build affordable housing schemes must be done properly, whichever the delivery route. Land led package schemes have been around for many years, and now provide a substantial proportion of affordable housing delivery nationally, a proportion we really cannot manage without.

At a time when access to public land for new housing development is at its lowest level ever, whilst affordable housing demand is at its highest, when renting Millennials may never be able to afford any housing accommodation in their later years, it would be a profound breach of our inter-generational duty not to collaborate, to press on and deliver now, that which will be most needed tomorrow.

Planning Secured at Cropper Road – Marton Moss, Fylde

Stanley Investments has secured detailed planning consent for 31 new affordable homes at Cropper Road, Marton Moss in Fylde.

The scheme for Affordable Rent comprises a mix of one, two and three bed homes, and is being delivered for Stanley’s RP partner, Muir Homes Group.

The application, submitted on the 20th February, carried no objections prior to being heard at Committee and is recognised as delivering a high-quality urban design. Planners noted that the dwellings within the site are laid out appropriately with parking to the side or behind dwellings wherever possible, and intermittent trees and hedgerows within the site breaking up frontage car parking. Walls are proposed on prominent boundaries within the site which is a better-quality material, taking the opportunity to make a positive contribution to the character and local distinctiveness of the area through high quality new design that responds to its context.

Chris Curtis, Director at Stanley Investments said, “This is yet another scheme we have added to our growing portfolio that we can be truly proud of. The whole technical and design team have undertaken some real problem solving to achieve this outcome, which is a testament to the culture of meticulous technical due diligence we uphold here at Stanley Investments

Residential Planning Secured At Field Street – Wigan

Stanley Investments in partnership with Jigsaw Homes Group has secured planning consent for 72 new build affordable homes on the former cattle market site on Field street in Wigan.

The brownfield site, which is within a short walking distance of Wigan’s two main train stations and the DW stadium, was once a cattle market but has remained empty and derelict for years attracting fly tipping and anti-social behaviour

The new build, Homes England funded scheme is due to Start on Site imminently by contractors Casey Construction Group Ltd will comprise a mix of 1, 2 and 3 bed homes for affordable rent and will result in the complete transformation of the local area.

Neil Hughes, Head of Technical at Stanley Investments said “We are proud to bring forward the long overdue redevelopment of this prominent site for Jigsaw Homes. Along with our partners, we have overcome significant site related challenges to bring about the delivery of high-quality new homes and the complete transformation of the local area

Planning Submitted For 32 New Homes In Fylde

Stanley Investments has submitted a planning application with its partner Muir Housing Association on land at Cropper Road near Blackpool in Fylde.

The development of 32 new homes will comprise a mix of 2 and 3 bed family homes along with a proportion of smaller 1 and 2 bed cottage flats. The scheme designed by BTP architects has been produced in direct response to identified strategic housing need by Fylde Borough Council.

Chris Curtis of Stanley Investments said “We are really pleased to be working with our partners at Muir Housing Group and Fylde Borough Council to bring forward this scheme, and we have on board a fantastic technical and consultant team to deliver it. Stanley Investments delivers new build affordable housing schemes across the North West and Midlands and this is the latest one to emerge from our strong pipeline

Residential Homes Secured On Strategic Employment Site

Stanley Investments Ltd has secured planning consent for 51 new affordable homes on the site of the former Atkinson and Kirby flooring manufacturers in Ormskirk. The planning consent also includes a Lidl superstore at 1,726sqm and six Commercial Units at 660sqm.

The site was allocated as a Strategic Employment site by West Lancashire Borough Council in 2013 however the planning submission, a Collaboration between Stanley Investments, Citypark and Lidl UK produced a compelling case to West Lancashire Council and the prospect of a high quality, mixed use regeneration of the vacant brownfield site despite its allocation as a Strategic Employment Site.

In its report the Planning Authority stated that ‘Overall the layout for the commercial and residential developments have been successfully integrated with appropriate design and landscaping. In respect of the principle of mixed-use development the benefits of the scheme outweigh the harm to employment policy objectives of the Local Plan.’

Chris Curtis, Director at Stanley Investments said, ‘We are thrilled to be able to deliver the residential component of this scheme to our valued RP partners at Chorley Community Housing. This consent is the product of many months of close collaboration with our development partners at Lidl and Citypark, along with the support of our excellent professional team. We look forward to regenerating this vacant brownfield site into a sustainable and attractive new urban space

Sandon Road – Start On Site On Our Housing Scheme

Sandon Road, Start On Our Housing Scheme

A start on site has now commenced at our Sandon Road scheme in Stafford on behalf of Stafford and Rural Homes. The scheme comprises 23 apartments and family houses for both rent and shared ownership.

The scheme which is situated in a highly sustainable location close to the centre of Stafford has been recognised by Stafford Borough Council as a ‘High quality development’.

Chris Curtis of Stanley Investment stated, ‘we are very pleased to be bringing forward for development this brownfield former car showroom site on a gateway route to Stafford City Centre for our clients at Stafford and Rural Homes. This is a diverse residential area growing in popularity, and these new homes will deliver upon an immediate demand, contributing to the sustainability of the community.

We Are Proud To Support The Mancunian Way Charity Dinner

Stanley Investments has chosen to support the Mancunian Way Charity because of its tenacious determination to make a real difference through outreach work in our housing communities and with the homeless on the streets of Manchester.

It understands the real issues and has the determination not to give up on people where others do. Please make a point of looking them up at http://mancunianway.org.uk/ and see for yourself the worthwhile work they undertake.

While they have the skills to do the job on the streets, they still rely on the support of Housing providers and local businesses in partnership with them to help them do this valuable work.

The Charity’s annual dinner is being held on November 24th at the;
Renaissance Manchester Hotel, Deansgate
Blackfriars Street
Manchester
M3 2EQ

Mancunian Way are keen to receive any donations that can be put into the after dinner auction to raise funds. Please get in touch if you think you can help.

Planning Granted – Our Affordable Housing Scheme

Stanley Investments is delighted to secure planning permission for its 23 affordable housing scheme on Sandon Road in the heart of Stafford.

The development will provide a mix of Affordable Rent homes and Shared Ownership houses and apartments for Stafford and Rural Homes. Start on Site is due Autumn 2018.

The housing scheme is designed by Bernard Taylor Partnership Architects, which has worked closely with Stanley Investments to secure the planning consent, successfully navigating a number complex planning policy and design issues to win the planning consent.

Vicky Saunders, Managing Director of the Bernard Taylor Partnership stated, ‘This was not an easy consent to secure and close liaison with our partners at Stanley Investments has been critical to gaining consent. We have arrived at an excellent design solution and we are delighted to see the housing scheme come forward’.

Lidl Reveals Plans To Bring New Store To Ormskirk

Lidl UK has announced that it intends to build a new store in Ormskirk on land off Hattersley Way.

The planned new store is part of a wider proposed development which will also include 51 new affordable homes for Chorley Community Housing, part of Jigsaw Homes Group and six new small employment units.

The public are invited to attend a public consultation event on the whole development, which will take place between 3pm and 7.30pm on Monday 25th June at Ormskirk Rugby Club, Green Lane, Ormskirk. The development team, including representatives from Lidl will be on hand to outline the plans and answer any questions from the local community relating to the new foodstore, six new employment units and new housing.

The substantial investment in the community will see Lidl commit to building a sustainable 1,100m² net sales store, with plans to create up to 40 new jobs for local people, increasing the employment offering in the area. The supermarket will boast state of the art facilities including an in-store bakery, longer-style tills with dual packing facilities, customer toilets and ample parking which will include two spaces with electric car charging points.

Chorley Community Housing are planning to provide 51 new affordable homes on the site. These will include a varied mix of housing, ranging from one-bedroom apartments for older people through to three-bedroom family houses. The local area has a lower than average proportion of affordable housing and, if approved, the proposals will substantially help to address that.

There will be six new small employment units of 110 sq m each, which are designed for starter businesses and smaller companies looking to relocate. Units here will further increase employment opportunities for local people with around 20 jobs likely to be created, bringing the total for the whole site to 60 jobs in total

Lidl UK’s Senior Acquisitions Consultant, Dominic Bryan, commented: “We’ve been looking to bring a new Lidl store to Ormskirk for some time and we believe that this is a most appropriate location. As well as bringing Lidl’s famous low price, high quality offer to the town, we would also expect that a new store will also deliver around 40 new jobs for local people. Working with our partners Citypark, Stanley Investments and Chorley Community Housing, we look forward to welcoming members of the public to view the plans whilst answering any questions people may have.”

Lidl UK has experienced continued growth over the years as consumers flock to the supermarket to discover its great value products – more than two thirds of which are British sourced – ranging from quality British fruit and vegetables, to premium wines from its much coveted Wine Tour collections. It’s ongoing success shows no signs of slowing, with the latest Kantar Worldpanel results highlighting the supermarket’s continued growth, with sales up 10.3% year on year and a market share high of 5.4%.

The planned new store in Ormskirk will add to Lidl’s existing store portfolio 700 and will form part of the company’s growth plans which hope to see it open up to 50 new stores a year.

It is expected that a planning application will be submitted in the coming weeks and anyone wanting to find out more information can call 0800 089 0361.