Proposed Development | Benthamsway

Overview of the Scheme

231 new homes

35% of the homes to be affordable

High-quality areas of new public open space

Biodiversity enhancements

Significant job creation through the construction programme

Integration of sustainable design measures

Contributions towards local services and facilities through CIL payments.

The Proposals

Persimmon are progressing a detailed planning application to bring forward 231 no. homes at land at Bentham’s Way, Halsall. Please refer to the below proposed site layout.

The site is split into two main development parcels situated to the east and west of the allotment access road running centrally through the site. The western parcel forms the primary access and will comprise 61 homes, a central area of open space, a play area and SUDS basin to the eastern boundary of the parcel. The eastern parcel, directly connected by the spine road, will comprise 170 homes offering a range of house types, landscaped areas, trim trail and will benefit from a dedicated pedestrian and cycle access to Moss Road.

Overall, the scheme seeks to deliver a residential mix with 2 – 4 bedroom properties. The development will deliver 35% of the total on-site units as affordable. This equates to 80 no. dwellings in total, in line and exceeding with the requirement of the local plan.

Footpaths will be provided across the site prioritising pedestrian-led movement and active travel.

Design and appearance

The proposed development will deliver high-quality housing which reflects the local character. The dwellings are proposed as a range of detached, semi-detached and terraced properties, with red-brick and grey roof tiles.

The houses will include a mix from 2 to 4 bedroomed properties in line with the local demand and reflecting the existing stock of housing in the area.

The proposed housing development will include both affordable and market housing. The development will be ‘tenure blind’, meaning there will be no distinction between the types of housing.

Transport

The site will be safely accessed from Bentham’s Way forming the start of the spine road which traverses the site from west to east.

An Emergency Vehicle Assess (EVA) is also proposed to the east of the site, off Moss Road, enabling safe and secure access for emergencies at all times.

The proposed development will have a number of pedestrian access points at:

Bentham’s Way at the north of the site;
Moss Road via an existing allotment access road to the south of the site; and
Moss road towards Birkdale cop and Blowick Moss Lane will also provide a footpath link to the southeastern end of the site.

Cyclist access will be provided at all three points and will be prioritised via Bentham’s Way, which benefits from existing designated cycle lanes.

The scheme is designed to promote active travel and encourage pedestrian-led movement through the delivery of a network of footways across the site. To support this, the internal layout incorporates traffic calming measures and private drives, helping to create a safe and attractive environment for pedestrians and cyclists.

Adopted Parking Standards are set out in the West Lancashire Local Plan (adopted 2013), Policy IF2 ‘Enhancing Sustainable Transport Choice’ and Sefton’s ‘Sustainable Travel and Development SPD’ (adopted 2018). These documents set the standards for residential development specifying that:

1-bedroom dwellings must provide 1 parking space
2–3-bedroom dwellings must provide 2 spaces
4+ bedroom dwellings must provide 3 spaces

Persimmon has considered these parking standards, and parking has been provided in the form of garages, driveways and allocated car parking spaces.

As part of the forthcoming planning application, Persimmon will be submitting a full transport assessment. This report will survey the surrounding road network and will provide evidence to confirm that the proposed development is acceptable from a highways point of view.

Landscape and ecology

As part of the proposed development, enhancements will be made to the existing landscape. The landscape scheme will seek to retain and enhance the existing tree and scrub line to the north west boundary. In addition, each dwelling will have allocated garden space with access to wider amenity and open space areas located to the south west of the site and a linear park along the eastern boundary.

A full detailed ecology assessment will be submitted with the application. This will ensure that all ecological features are protected and enhanced where possible, and any loss mitigated within the development. In line with the Environment Act (2021) there is a requirement to provide a 10% ‘Biodiversity Net Gain’ on the site. Persimmon are working with the ecologists and the Council to confirm how this gain will be delivered.

Tell us what you think

We invite you to submit your comments on the draft proposals via the ‘have your say’ form below, or by email to info@njlconsulting.co.uk

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