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NORTHERN TRUST SELLS DAVENHAM SITE TO LIBERTY CARE DEVELOPMENTS LTD FOR NEW 72 BED CARE HOME
21st January 2026
Northern Trust Land Ltd is pleased to announce the successful sale of a strategic development site in Davenham, Cheshire to Liberty Care Developments Ltd. The site, for which full planning permission was granted at the end of last year, will be developed into a high-quality 72-bed care home, delivering much-needed specialist accommodation in the local area.
The planning consent includes the creation of a new access point onto London Road, comprehensive landscaping, a new substation and associated infrastructure works – ensuring the project is well-positioned to deliver excellent design and connectivity.
Savills acted as lead agents on behalf of Northern Trust Land Ltd throughout the marketing and sale process.
John Tootell, Strategic Land Director at Northern Trust Land, said: “On behalf of the landowners, we are delighted to have concluded the sale of this strategically significant site in Davenham, expertly guided throughout by Savills. Securing planning permission for specialist care provision is a strong endorsement of the scheme’s quality, and we are confident that Liberty will deliver an exceptional care home that meets the needs of the local community. This transaction highlights the continued demand for well-located, consented development land and reflects Northern Trust’s commitment to bringing forward quality opportunities for landowners and developers alike. Liberty have been outstanding partners in this process – their expertise, pragmatism, and collaborative approach were fundamental to achieving this success. We look forward to seeing this scheme come to life.”
Ed Rooney, Director at Savills, added: “Savills are delighted to work with Northern Trust and undertake the land sale to Liberty Care. The site will provide a high-quality development, and we are very pleased to assist with the planning and sale process on behalf of our clients.”
Emyr Williams, Group Development Director at Liberty Care Developments Ltd, commented:“Liberty Care are delighted to have worked successfully with Northern Trust to secure a detailed planning approval for a 72 bed C2 care home on this site. A great example of teamwork. It shows that if one takes a pragmatic, can do attitude and work collaboratively with landowner / promoters, planners, conservation officers and local residents, we can deliver quality developments. These much needed care homes, bring significant benefits to the community providing much high-quality specialist dementia care in a beautiful environment. Great credit to our incredible planning team of Savills Planning, Cameron Rose highways, C Squared architects, and Donald Insalls our heritage consultants.”
Northern Trust Land continues to work closely with local authorities, landowners, and trusted advisors to bring forward strategic land opportunities that support both local housing needs and long-term community growth.
For further details on Northern Trust Land please visit the website at www.ntland.co.uk or contact the team on 01257 238555.
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