Moss Nook

Overview & Vision

Moss Nook is a large, complex brownfield site located less than 2km from the centre of St. Helens.  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 will be key to unlocking the site for development.

Harworth purchased the majority of the site from Banks Group in 2018 after their own development plans had stalled. Assembly of the site was then completed through the acquisition of two further land parcels that enabled a comprehensive approach to delivering the site to be taken. 

Alongside up to 900 new homes, the development will include a 1.4 km 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 will have a ‘boulevard’ feel, lined with grass verges and mature trees.

A key feature of all Harworth projects is a focus on place-making.  At Moss Nook, sculptural entrance features will be located at the main gateways into the site. 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.