March 2025
We are delighted to have secured planning permission to deliver 194 new homes and the associated infrastructure on land at Warrington Road/Holcroft Lane in Culcheth, marking an exciting milestone for our first development in the Warrington area.
Warrington Borough Council resolved to grant planning consent for the scheme at its Planning Committee meeting on 20 March subject to completion of a Section 106 Agreement*.
The development will include a mix of one to six-bedroom high-quality new homes, with 30% of the properties designated as affordable housing for eligible local residents. From first-time buyers to downsizers or those looking for a ‘forever’ family home, the scheme will offer a variety of house types to suit the needs of buyers at all life stages, including bungalows, apartments, semi-detached and detached homes.
In addition, Story Homes will make a number of significant community payments in line with the Section 106 Agreement, totalling over £1.5m. This includes contributions towards education, sports facilities and healthcare. The plans also incorporate a large area of open space running through the development, and a Local Equipped Area for Play (LEAP) for use by both new and existing residents in the area. As part of the scheme, improvements will be made to surrounding footpaths and bus stops, enhancing accessibility for the community. Additionally, the development is designed to deliver a biodiversity net gain of over 10%, ensuring a positive environmental impact.
Siobhan Sweeney, Land Manager for Story Homes North West said: “We’re thrilled to have received planning consent from Warrington Borough Council for our new residential development in Culcheth, which will deliver 194 high-quality homes.
“This development will bring a range of benefits to the local community, including much-needed new homes, affordable housing, and attractive open spaces. It will also generate economic benefits for the area, such as the creation of direct and indirect employment opportunities throughout the construction phase.”
It is anticipated that on-site works for this new scheme will commence in autumn 2025.
*A Section 106 Agreement is a legal agreement between an applicant seeking planning permission and the local planning authority, which is used to mitigate the impact of any new homes on the local community and infrastructure
