HOW MANY HOMES WILL BE INCLUDED? 

Currently, as part of the outline planning application, we are proposing around 220 new homes. This will include a mix of housing types including family and affordable homes.

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WHY ARE NEW HOMES NEEDED?

In Parbold, there is a need for a wide range of housing for the local community. This development would provide around 220 new homes of which 50% would be affordable.

 

There is a national housing shortage and Parbold and West Lancashire is no exception. More homes are needed to meet pressing and future demand. The supply of new homes isn't keeping up including the need for affordable housing across the borough, which would also help sustain local services and facilities.

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​​​HOW MANY AFFORDABLE HOMES WILL BE INCLUDED?

Our plans will help address the local housing shortage, by delivering around 220 new homes, each of varying size and type. 50% of the available properties will be affordable, which could be around 110 dwellings, allowing local families to get onto the property ladder for the first time.

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ARE THE PROPOSALS WITHIN THE GREEN BELT?

Yes, the site is located within the Green Belt. However, we consider that the site constitutes as grey belt land as defined in the National Planning Policy Framework as the site does not strongly contribute to the relevant Green Belt purposes and is considered a sustainable location for new housing. 

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Part of the site was also historically identified as a draft housing allocation for 100 dwellings

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HOW WILL THE PROPOSALS AFFECT LOCAL SERVICES?

As part of any planning consent, the applicant would be liable for a significant contribution to the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), which is currently calculated at approximately £143 per square metre of development and could therefore total over £1,500,000. This is spent by West Lancashire Borough Council and can contribute to infrastructure projects including roads, schools, medical facilities, sporting and recreational facilities, and open spaces.

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The applicant will also enter into a Legal Agreement with West Lancashire Borough Council to provide additional funding to local services. This will be negotiated during the planning determination process where required.

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The scheme will also benefit local shops and other businesses by providing additional customers when the homes are being built and when they are occupied.

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HOW WILL THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS BE OVERSEEN?

A Construction Management Plan will be put in place to manage matters such as dirt, noise and construction traffic. This would be secured by condition on the application during negotiations with Officers at West Lancashire Borough Council.

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WHAT ASSESSMENT WORK HAS BEEN UNDERTAKEN OF TRAFFIC ON THE SURROUNDING ROAD NETWORK?

As part of our assessment, capacity assessments of key junctions on the local highway network will be undertaken, informed by traffic surveys on the local highway network during school term time.