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Brownfield regeneration for up to 900 new homes

Moss Nook

Overview & Vision

Moss Nook is a large, complex brownfield site located less than 2km from the centre of St Helens and has remained derelict for several decades. Historically, the site has been used for mining as well as a number of industrial processes. Harworth’s expertise in addressing the legacy of these uses has been key to unlocking the site for development.

Harworth purchased the majority of the site from Banks Group in 2018 after its development plans had stalled. Assembly of the site was then completed through the acquisition of two further land parcels.

Alongside plans to deliver up to 900 new homes, the development includes a major spine road through the site that will provide a more safe and direct route to and from the town centre from the south west of St. Helens, addressing local congestion issues. Specific provision for public transport and segregated pedestrian and cycle routes also form part of the proposals. The spine road has been lined with grass verges and mature trees.

Sculptural Corten entrance features have been placed at the main gateways into the site and there will also be a network of public open spaces with high quality landscaping and play areas. In addition, the proposals will provide a new home for Penlake Juniors FC that will see the creation of four new pitches to Sport England standards (including drainage systems), along with modern changing facilities.

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KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Location
St Helens, Merseyside
Development size
95 Acres
Acquisition date
2018
Planning consent received
2019
Consented housing plots
900
Housing plots sold
256 (at 31 Dec 2022)
Completion date
2026
The Site – 2017
The Site – Today

Development Progress

Since completing acquisition in 2018, Harworth’s team of regeneration specialists has completed ground investigations, created a revised masterplan and delivery strategy, and updated the planning consent for the scheme. This has further enabled the agreement of a detailed remediation strategy with the Environmental agency and other partners including the specialist treatment of large deposits of galligu – a by-product of Victorian industrial processes – in addition to extensive foundation and drainage solutions.

Remediation of the former mine-workings has also been a major piece of work on-site, which included the capping of seven former mine shafts and factoring these locations in to the scheme’s design.

Construction of the site’s spine road, landscaping and associated infrastructure started in late 2019, which was made possible with a £2 million grant from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. These works are now complete, unlocking the first residential plot sale to Taylor Wimpey in 2021 to build out the first 258 homes.

The remediation programme continues to progress across the wider site with future residential phases likely to be ready for development in 2023 and 2025.

Latest Moss Nook News

10-12-21 | Harworth Sells 16-Acre Land Parcel at Moss Nook to Taylor Wimpey

01-12-20 | Harworth Accelerates Development in St Helens with Liverpool City Region Support

24-01-20 | Harworth Secures Liverpool City Region Grant to Accelerate Development in St Helens

Development Gallery

New Homes Under Construction at Moss Nook
Entrance Feature at Moss Nook
Moss Nook Ongoing Works
Children's Playground Under Construction
CGI of Moss Nook Development
Housebuilder On Site
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Opportunities & Enquiries

Future phasing of residential parcels are likely to be ready in 2023. For all enquiries, please contact the Development Manager, Matt Whiteley, in our North West office.

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    07818 115 137

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