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Leverhulme has submitted seven planning applications to Wirral Council to deliver a wide range of homes in what they call “beautiful and sustainable communities.”
The applications would provide up to 788 new, environmentally friendly homes across the seven sites, providing much-needed affordable housing, and directly meeting local needs.
The submission of the applications follows a consultation process with feedback citing several key requirements. They include the need for a broad mix of new affordable and market housing, ranging from two-bedroom homes through to larger family homes.
Respondents also highlighted their desire to see more green spaces, play areas, wildlife corridors and footpaths, all of which are at the heart of the proposed Leverhulme developments.
Nigel McGurk, Head of Land and Planning for Leverhulme, whose landholding covers over 5,000 acres, said, “The submission of our planning applications is the next step in delivering a much-needed range of new homes and providing new access to, and enhancing the benefits of, Wirral’s countryside. This follows on from the recent consultation and the earlier publication in 2021 of The Leverhulme Vision document which detailed how our proposals would make a positive difference to the lives of people in Wirral.
The seven applications are:
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