Plans have been submitted for a 240-home development in Warrington from Habiko, a partnership between Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC), Muse and Homes England.
Warrington Borough Council will consider the proposal at Academy Way, which is in the town centre to the south east of the Time Square district.
The proposals comprise two six-storey apartment buildings, delivering 240 one and two-bed ‘affordable’ apartments, arranged around a central landscaped courtyard.
Joel Chandler, senior development manager at Muse, said: “We’re pleased to be bringing Academy Way forward as part of our commitment to delivering affordable, sustainable homes for rent where they’re needed most.
“The opportunity at Warrington will help address the growing demand for quality housing, and our team is focused on creating a development that not only meets this need but also makes a positive contribution to the local community and its future growth.”
Owned by Warrington Borough Council, Academy Way has strong public transport links, walkable routes and close proximity to the town centre.
The plans will provide low-energy, low-carbon homes for rent, close to shops, amenities and services that will support the growing neighbourhood.
The proposed development is designed by AHR Architects.
Launched in late 2024, Habiko focuses on delivering low-carbon, low-energy affordable homes for rent.
This is Habiko’s first scheme submitted for approval, kickstarting the partnership’s plans to develop a target of 3,000 affordable and sustainable homes over the next 12 years.
Greg Dickson, Stantec’s regional practice lead for planning in Northern England said: “These plans are very much in line with our focus on delivering positive impacts for communities.
“We’re proud to have played a key role in shaping this sustainable, affordable, highly connected, and future-focused development which will turn a derelict site into vibrant new homes.”
Academy Way, Warrington, will be a car-free development by virtue of the site’s sustainable town centre location.
A separate application has been submitted by Warrington Borough Council for the demolition of an unoccupied retail unit currently on the site.
The project seeks to help boost the local economy through job creation and new skills to support green innovation.
