Cityheart has submitted a reserved matters planning application for the first phase of a £50m social housing development.

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On a former industrial site on Foundry Lane in Widnes, the scheme is being brought forward alongside Halton Borough Council who selected Cityheart as their development partner.

The first phase will deliver 86 new homes – whilst the wider redevelopment masterplan of the area will be released later this year.

The developer has partnered with Torus as its registered housing provider. Torus will take ownership and manage the new homes as a mix of affordable rent and shared ownership options.

The project team includes architect Corstorphine & Wright, landscape architect DEP and planning consultant Zerum.

Cityheart director Warren Taylor said: “This is a significant milestone in facilitating the delivery of this vibrant new regeneration project in the heart of Halebank. This application signifies the critical next step in allowing Cityheart to commence works on site later this year in order to deliver the homes for our partner, Torus, by summer 2023.”

Halton Borough Council executive board member for the physical environment, Cllr Ron Hignett, added: “This regeneration project is vital to the future sustainability of the region and will provide much needed affordable housing, helping to build new communities and dramatically improve the area.”

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