The housing developer is calling for a prompt response from the local council.
The scheme includes 104 homes and investment in sports facilities.
Planning Application Details
Elan Homes, based in Ellesmere Port, is pressing Wirral Council for a swift decision on two planning applications.
Proposals involve 104 new homes at the old Octel Sports Club site, alongside investment in sports facilities.
Potential Benefits to the Community
Advisers to Elan Homes emphasise the council’s chance to develop new houses outside the Green Belt, coinciding with the government’s push for more housing.
The scheme aims to repurpose a derelict site effectively, delivering new homes and enhanced sports amenities without impacting the Green Belt.
Historical Context
The idea for residential development on the former site began over four years ago.
Initial proposals were withdrawn and revised following feedback from planning officers and Sport England.
The current applications were submitted in early 2023, proposing homes, new football pitches, and renovation of derelict buildings.
Planned enhancements include contributions to local cricket, tennis, and bowls facilities.
Details of the Housing Plan
The development includes various homes, from apartments to detached houses, ranging from two to five bedrooms.
Twenty-one homes will be designated as affordable, available for rent or shared ownership.
Sports and Community Facilities
Bromborough & Eastham Junior Football Club will manage the new community centre.
The centre will include multi-functional spaces, changing rooms, new pitches, tree planting, and additional parking.
Community hire of these facilities will be encouraged when the club is not using them.
Financial Contributions
Elan Homes’ mitigation package includes contributions to various sports in the Wirral area.
These contributions will benefit cricket, tennis, and bowling communities.
Call for Decision
Elan Homes has worked with the council since 2020 to progress the development plan.
The company is now urging a timely decision, highlighting the potential to meet housing demands and support local sports.
Implications for the Local Plan
Approval of these plans may reduce reliance on Green Belt land for housing.
This collaboration demonstrates the council’s ability to work with developers for local benefit.
A swift decision on the proposed plans is vital for meeting local housing and sports facility needs.
Elan Homes has expressed a readiness to move forward and contribute positively to the community.
