Forshaw, Qualis get consent for 90 Wirral Waters apartments
To be constructed on Peel Waters-owned land at Redbridge Quay, the development features a mix of one- and three-bed flats.
Forshaw Group and Qualis Developments have this week secured planning consent for the latest Wirral Waters residential project, which features 90 homes – 12 more than originally planned.
Wirral Council approved the plans under delegated powers.
Leader of Wirral Council, Cllr Paula Basnett, said: “This is another significant milestone for Wirral Waters and a further vote of confidence in Wirral. By redeveloping brownfield land into high-quality, energy-efficient homes, we are not only delivering much-needed housing for local people but also creating vibrant communities.
“Developments like Redbridge Quay show the real progress we are making in building sustainable neighbourhoods, driving forward the regeneration at Wirral Waters, and helping to shape a vibrant waterside community for generations to come.”
The scheme forms part of the £5bn Wirral Waters masterplan and will be constructed immediately north of Redbridge Quay phase one, which was delivered by Urban Splash, and would front Dock Road.
The four-storey development comprises 84 one-bedroom and six three-bedroom apartments across six blocks.
Plans for the site’s redevelopment were first lodged early last year and featured 64 one-bedroom flats and 14 two-bedroom homes. However, the proposal was revised in the following months to provide more homes overall.
The scheme is located east of Millers Quay, the 500-home, £130m residential development backed by Pension Insurance Corporation that completed last year.
Richard Mawdsley, director of development at Wirral Waters, said: “Phase two of Redbridge Quay will build on the momentum we have created at Millers Quay and the first phase of Redbridge Quay to create a sustainable neighbourhood which supports the creation of a strong and healthy community.
“We’re delighted to be working with Qualis Developments and Forshaw Group to bring these fantastic new apartments to the people of Wirral. They will be a great addition to the Northbank neighbourhood and to the wider Wirral Waters regeneration area.”
Richard Dean, managing director at Qualis Developments, added: “Securing planning approval for phase two of Redbridge Quay is an exciting milestone for everyone involved. Wirral Waters is a regeneration programme of real scale and ambition, and we are delighted that Qualis can play a role in its next chapter.
“Working closely with Forshaw Group and Peel Waters, our focus is on delivering well-designed, energy-efficient homes that contribute to a thriving and sustainable neighbourhood. We’re looking forward to getting on site and bringing these homes to life.”
Eden Planning and BTP Architects advised Forshaw and Qualis on the plans. To learn more, search for reference number APP/25/00133 on Wirral Council’s planning portal.
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