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.