New Homes to be Built in Merseyside Following Green Light from Council

Merseyside is set to see the construction of hundreds of new houses, as plans have been approved by the council. The development, supported by planning and development consultancy Lichfields, will be located in Halewood, and will cover a 25-acre site bounded by Lower Road, Finch Lane, and Baileys Lane. The project, named ‘The Finches’, will feature a mix of 318 one-bedroom apartments and two-, three-, and four-bedroom family homes. Additionally, there will be 131 affordable homes comprising one-bedroom apartments, two-bedroom homes, and three-bedroom homes. This development aims to address the urgent need for housing in the North West and provide high-quality accommodation for local residents.

Creating a Sustainable Residential Neighborhood

The Finches development is designed to create a sustainable residential neighborhood that strikes a balance between town and country. The project aims to provide a comfortable living environment with easy access to local amenities and services. With the approval from Knowsley Council, the developers are excited to break ground on the project and contribute positively to the suburb of Halewood. The Finches will offer a range of housing options, catering to different family sizes and budgets.

Addressing Housing Shortages in the North West

The urgent need for additional housing in the North West region has become a pressing issue. Imogen Zulver, a senior planner at Lichfields’ Manchester office, highlighted the importance of working with property developers and local planning authorities to address this need. The construction of new developments, such as The Finches, offers a viable solution to help meet housing shortages. By providing high-quality housing options, these developments can positively impact local areas and enhance the quality of life for residents.

Community Development and Affordable Housing

The Finches development aims to foster a sense of community by incorporating new community spaces. The project will offer a diverse range of housing, including affordable homes, to cater to individuals with different income levels. The 131 affordable homes will comprise a mix of one-bedroom apartments, two-bedroom homes, and three-bedroom homes. This inclusive approach ensures that the development caters to a wide range of residents, creating a diverse and vibrant community in Halewood.

Looking Ahead

The approval of the plans for The Finches development signals a positive step towards addressing housing shortages in Merseyside. The project will not only provide much-needed housing options but also contribute to the overall growth and development of the region. With the construction of contemporary-style properties and the creation of community spaces, The Finches aims to create a sustainable and thriving neighborhood for current and future residents.

Summary:

Plans for the construction of new homes in Merseyside have been given the green light by the council. The development, named ‘The Finches’ and supported by Lichfields, will be located in Halewood and cover a 25-acre site. It will include a mix of 318 one-bedroom apartments and two-, three-, and four-bedroom family homes. Additionally, there will be 131 affordable homes to cater to individuals with different income levels. The project aims to address housing shortages in the North West and create a sustainable residential neighborhood. By working closely with property developers and local planning authorities, projects like The Finches provide high-quality housing options and contribute positively to local communities.

Hundreds of new houses it will be built in Merseyside after plans were given the green light.

The new Redrow development, supported by Planning and development consultancy Lichfields, will be built in halewood. As part of the project, a mix of 318 one-bedroom apartments and two-, three- and four-bedroom family homes will be created.

The 25 acre site south of the railway bounded by Lower Road, Finch Lane and Baileys Lane. Between properties There will also be 131 affordable homes, comprising a mix of 57 one-bedroom apartments, 44 two-bedroom homes, and 30 three-bedroom homes.

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General planning permission was approved in 2021 for ‘The Finches’ development of contemporary style properties centered around new community space to create a balance between town and country. Some residents have already begun to move into approved Redrow homes in the first phase of development.

Imogen Zulver, a senior planner at Lichfields’ Manchester office, who has secured reserved affairs approval from Knowsley Council, said new housing is urgently needed across the North West to help meet housing shortages.

She said: “We are working with property developers and local planning authorities to ensure that schemes such as this are viable and a welcome addition to local areas, helping to provide high-quality housing for local people.

“The Finches is intended to be a great development, creating a sustainable residential neighborhood with good access to local amenities and services. It will certainly contribute positively to this suburb of Halewood and we now look forward to working on the groundbreaking of the project.”

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