Chapel Lane, Sutton Manor
Thank you for visiting our website to learn more about the plans for Chapel Lane, a strategic housing development in Sutton Manor.
Explore this site to discover details about the proposals, site considerations, and view the masterplan map. If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us using the details provided in the ‘Contact Us’ section of this website.
Housing Need
We are all aware of the ongoing housing crisis, with too many people unable to get on the property ladder or access suitable accommodation.
Following the publication of the Government’s updated National Planning Policy Framework in December 2024, major reforms to the planning system aim to deliver 1.5 million new homes nationwide.
For St Helens, this means an increased annual housing target of 718 based on the Government’s new standard method. This is a 70% increase on the housing requirement in the current Local Plan.
The question is not if we build new homes, but where.
The site is no longer a Green Belt site, having been removed from the Green Belt by the adoption of the current St Helens Local Plan in July 2022.
The site at Chapel Lane provides a strategic solution to address housing needs, delivering new homes while minimising local impact and bringing valuable benefits to the community.
Our proposals
Key components of the masterplan proposal include:
- Delivery of 161 new homes featuring a mix of 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom properties.
- Exceeding affordable housing policy by allocating 30% (49 homes) as affordable across a range of tenures.
- Ensuring that circa 10% of open market homes (16 properties) will be accessible to couples earning the national living wage.
- Site access provided directly from Chapel Lane.
- A sustainable location within close proximity to existing services and facilities, such as schools, shops, and green spaces.
Masterplan
The Benefits
- Creation of a new open space for everyone to enjoy.
- A dedicated play area for children, featuring a selection of play equipment.
- Enhanced public access to the woodlands, including the addition of a new trail.
- A commitment to sustainability to ensure the homes are energy-efficient.
- Support for 562 jobs during construction, including six apprenticeship opportunities for local residents.
- £145,800 invested to enhance open spaces, community sports, and leisure facilities.
- Over £7 million invested in new affordable housing, helping more people get on the property ladder.
* All figures calculated utilising the HBF housing calculator
Technical Considerations
Highways and Access
The site will be accessed via Chapel Lane, with the access point carefully positioned to avoid impacting any mature trees along the lane. Gleeson Homes is in the process of formalising a Transport Assessment to confirm that the development will not negatively impact local highways. If required, appropriate mitigation measures will be implemented to address any concerns.
Ecology and Trees
Gleeson Homes is committed to protecting local habitats and ensuring no protected ecological areas are affected by the development. Where possible, existing trees will be retained, and the woodland area will be enhanced with new trails, allowing residents to connect with and enjoy nature.
Flooding
Gleeson Homes is committed to protecting local habitats and ensuring no protected ecological areas are affected by the development. Where possible, existing trees will be retained, and the woodland area will be enhanced with new trails, allowing residents to connect with and enjoy nature.
Landscaping
Landscaping has been a key focus in the design of this development. The layout includes set-back areas along the northern, eastern, and southern boundaries to allow for landscaped green spaces and tree planting. These measures are designed to reflect the local character of the area while reducing the visual impact of the development.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with us via the methods provided below:
- Calling 0333 358 0502 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm)
- Emailing gleesonhomes-chapellane@havingyoursay.co.uk
- Writing to us at FREEPOST SHAPE TOMORROW
Gleeson Homes is a branch of MJ Gleeson plc, a company founded in Sheffield and listed on the London Stock Exchange since the 1960s. As the fastest-growing publicly listed housebuilder, MJ Gleeson plc specialises in constructing affordable homes across the North of England and the Midlands, while also promoting land development in the South of England.
At Gleeson, our mission goes beyond building homes, we aim to create vibrant communities where people truly love to live.