Keepmoat kicks off Farington Mews phase two

Construction of 212 homes as part of a wider Leyland masterplan is underway, as work on the first 309 draws to a close.

Housebuilder Keepmoat has started work on the second tranche of properties at its Farington Mews development in South Ribble.

Located on Croston Road in Leyland, the scheme is due to complete by 2030 and will provide 521 homes in total.

Peter Barlow, regional managing director at Keepmoat, North West, said: “We’re delighted to launch the next phase of this flagship Lancashire development, continuing our journey to deliver much needed housing in the region.

“At Keepmoat, we are proud to be delivering multi tenure, energy efficient, top quality homes designed for the future. The development is surrounded by green space and is well connected to neighbouring towns and cities, creating a thriving new community in the town of Leyland.”

Of the 212 homes, 18 will be delivered as affordable and managed by Onward Homes upon completion. Overall, the whole scheme provides 18% affordable accommodation.

Stephen Heverin, director of growth and regeneration at Onward, said: “Farington Mews is a fantastic example of strong partnership working to deliver really positive outcomes for local people.

“As well as helping renters find more affordable options in their area, and helping local people put down roots through shared ownership, Farington Mews is also creating great opportunities for the next generation of construction talent.”

Consent for the scheme was first granted in 2020. At that time, Keepmoat was progressing the scheme in partnership with landowner Homes England.

The overall site spans 46 acres and represents the northern part of the strategic development site at Farington Moss north-west of Leyland, which has been allocated for housing and other development by South Ribble.

 Turley is advising Keepmoat on the plans.