Taylor Wimpey maps out 350 homes for Halton

A consultation has launched on the housebuilder’s plans for a new community on 35 acres off Chapel Lane in Widnes.

The early-stage proposals include the construction of 350 homes, together with open green spaces and walking and cycling routes, on land between Chapel Lane and Queensbury Way north of Widnes.

The project would be delivered as a sustainable extension to north Widnes, a part of the borough that the local council has earmarked for the delivery of 8,050 new homes by 2038, Taylor Wimpey said.

The proposed homes would be “high quality” and “energy efficient” and feature a 20% affordable housing allocation. Meanwhile, “sensitively designed green infrastructure” would include a central green corridor lined with trees and hedgerows, including the retention of existing trees on the border of nearby woodland, and community open spaces and landscaping.

There would also be a series of walking and cycling routes throughout the site, designed to connect with Chapel Lane, Sandy Lane and Queensbury Way.

Taylor Wimpey is now inviting the local community to find out more about the plans during a public consultation and encouraging residents to help shape the final proposals through feedback.

Brigid Edwards, senior strategic land and planning manager for Taylor Wimpey North West, said: “With the local community’s feedback, we want to deliver an attractive, sustainable development that will encourage current and new residents to stay, grow and contribute in Widnes.

“We welcome neighbours and the local community to get involved in our public consultation and help shape our vision. We are excited to start the ongoing conversation.”

The development site has been earmarked for housing in Halton Council’s local plan. Credit: via Lexington