295 homes plan for village

PLANS have been submitted for 295 homes in the “Alice in Wonderland” village of Daresbury, near Warrington.
Developers Redrow Homes (NW) say further planning applications for land at Delph Lane, Daresbury will involve about 505 new homes, with a local shopping centre, 20 acres of employment land and a new marina alongside the Bridgewater Canal.
The plans have been submitted to Halton Borough Council and the initial application is expected to be dealt with early in the New Year.
Redrow say the proposals have won the support of local residents, following an exhibition held in the village earlier this year.
The new houses will be in a range of sizes and styles, from two to four bedrooms and including detached, semi-detached and news houses.
This planning application complements a previously submitted hybrid planning application, originally submitted in March last year, for 300 new homes to the south of Delph Lane, and outlines how the vision for the site would be delivered as a whole.
As part of the proposals, significant junction improvements on surrounding roads will be delivered to manage traffic flow, provide greater accessibility for local residents and improve road safety.
David O’Reilly, senior planning manager at Redrow, said: “We’ve been really encouraged by the positive response we’ve received from local residents as part of the consultation on these plans. We’ve worked hard to ensure that any concerns have been addressed and we believe that the plans submitted represent the best option for the delivery of the strategic vision for this site.
“As well as much-needed new homes, the scheme as a whole would also provide a boost for the local economy through investment, job creation and the delivery of employment land. A focal point of the community would be created through the new local centre and residents would benefit from new recreational amenities, including a linear park along the Bridgewater Canal, children’s play areas and a marina.”
The proposed development is in line with Halton Council’s vision for the site, according to Redrow.
*Lewis Carrol, author of Alice in Wonderland, was born at Daresbury and there is a Lewis Carrol visitor centre in the village.