Persimmon lodges Wirral proposals

A reserved matters application for 217 homes on a brownfield Bromborough site has been submitted by the Yorkshire-headquartered housebuilder.

The redevelopment of the site would include the demolition of existing vacant office buildings. Homes would range from one- to four-bedroom dwellings, of two to three storeys. The scheme is called Riverside Park.

Persimmon said that the plan includes proposals for 33 properties to be offered as either intermediate or affordable rent tenures to be transferred to a housing association.

The housebuilder will also underwrite infrastructure improvements, including upgrading Warren Lane, as well as pedestrian and cycle improvements on Old Hall Road.

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Financial contributions will also be made towards highway and bus stop improvements, recreational facilities and habitat enhancement.

Around 4.5 acres of public open space would be provided on the development and a Biodiversity Net Gain will be achieved both on-site and off-site, the firm said. All high-value trees on the site will be maintained and in addition 197 new trees are to be planted, providing a new two-acre tree canopy.

Homes will incorporate a mix of renewable and low carbon technologies, including solar PV panels, EV charging points and heat pumps.

Chris Kershaw, development director at Persimmon North West, said: “We’re delighted to be working with Wirral Council and local stakeholders to deliver much needed new housing on this brownfield site.

“The proposed development would provide a wide range of high-quality, energy efficient homes, with something available for all buyers at prices people can afford.

“We look forward to continuing our work with Wirral Council as we progress the application through the planning system.”

The reference number for the project on Wirral’s planning portal is DLS/25/00376.