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NORTHERN TRUST LAND AND BRECK HOMES SUBMIT PLANNING APPLICATION FOR 54 AFFORDABLE HOMES IN ST HELENS
26th March 2025
Northern Trust Land and Breck Homes are pleased to announce the submission of a planning application for a residential development at Fleet Lane, St Helens. The proposal, submitted by planning consultant De Pol Associates on March 12, seeks approval for 54 much-needed affordable homes.
The proposed site will include a range of one-to-four bedroom houses and maisonettes as well as new open space, including the construction of a children’s play area.
The development will include the demolition of an existing house to create access to the new site, which will also be complemented by associated infrastructure and a biodiversity enhancement area, including the planting of native trees, grasses and wildflowers.
Additional land under the applicant’s control will be dedicated to further ecological improvements.
The site has been brought forward by a joint venture between Northern Trust and Breck, with Northern Trust, acting as land promoter, working alongside Breck, which has supported the planning process and will lead construction of the development if planning is granted.
Speaking about the submission, Alexis De Pol, Managing Director of De Pol Associates, said:
"We are delighted to have submitted this application on behalf of Northern Trust and Breck Homes. The proposed development will deliver high-quality, affordable homes while incorporating significant biodiversity enhancements to benefit the local environment."
Andy Garnett, Managing Director of Breck Homes, added: “There is a real need for affordable housing across the UK, but particularly in the St Helens area. Filling this growing demand requires a range of different approaches to development including likeminded organisations working together in creative ways.
“This application aims to bring forward a sustainable, forward-thinking development and we’re looking forward to working with the relevant parties to progress it.”
Stephen Glenn, Land Director at Northern Trust, commented: "We are delighted with this collaboration with Breck and their team of consultants. We look forward to a successful outcome and the possibility of further joint ventures in due course. We are hopeful of the full support of St Helens MBC to help bring forward this much-needed development, which will provide quality homes for local residents while ensuring biodiversity is enhanced and protected."
Northern Trust and Breck Homes remain committed to working collaboratively with St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council to secure planning approval and deliver a sustainable and beneficial development for the area.
For further information about Northern Trust Land and its strategic land portfolio, please visit www.ntland.co.uk.
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