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NORTHERN TRUST SUBMITS PLANS FOR UP TO 78 NEW HOMES IN NESTON
20th March 2026
Northern Trust Land Ltd has submitted an outline planning application for a residential development of up to 78 new homes on an 8.5-acre site off Liverpool Road in Neston, Cheshire West and Chester.
The application seeks outline permission with all matters reserved except for access, which is proposed via a new priority T-junction from Liverpool Road with pedestrian connections linking to the existing footpath network.
The proposed development will deliver a mix of two, three and four-bedroom homes, helping to meet local housing needs, with at least 45% of the homes provided as affordable housing, secured through a Section 106 agreement.
The plans also place a strong emphasis on green infrastructure. Around 0.8 hectares of the site is proposed for landscaping, public open space and ecological areas, including the retention of existing vegetation and ponds, a landscaped buffer along Liverpool Road and a new attenuation pond to support sustainable drainage. The development will also deliver a minimum 10% Biodiversity Net Gain.
Rather than incorporating a new play area on site, the proposals include a financial contribution towards improvements to the nearby play facilities at Ringway, benefiting both new residents and the wider community.
David Jones, Senior Land Manager at Northern Trust, said: “We are pleased to have submitted these plans for a sustainable residential development in Neston that will deliver much-needed new homes, including a significant proportion of affordable housing. The proposals also include generous green space and landscape features to ensure the development integrates well with its surroundings.”
Matthew Dawber, Planning Director at Savills, acting as planning consultants on behalf of Northern Trust Land Ltd, added: “The proposals have been carefully designed to provide a balanced scheme with a mix of house types, strong landscape provision and meaningful benefits for the local community.”
The planning application will now be considered by Cheshire West and Chester Council.
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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