Multi-Tenure Residential New Build: 268 Low-Carbon Homes Development

A major new-build residential development in Cheshire delivering 268 low-carbon, energy-efficient homes across a 17-acre site, supporting sustainable community growth and long-term housing demand as part of a wider regeneration initiative aimed at delivering high-quality, energy-efficient homes to support growing housing demand within the Cheshire region.

Type of Work New Build

Client Type Housing Association

Property Type Residential

Location Winsford

Project Value £ Multi-Million

Duration Ongoing (3-Year Contract)

Services Provided

New Build Construction
Site Development
Sustainable Housing Solutions

Project Overview

Background

We were appointed as part of a high-profile strategic joint venture with Cheshire West and Chester Council, QWest Homes, The Riverside Group, and Equans to deliver ‘The Woodlands’ residential development in Winsford. The project required the complete transformation of a vacant 17-acre brownfield site behind the former Verdin Exchange into a sustainable community of 268 low-carbon homes. Funded via Homes England’s Accelerated Construction Funding, this major regeneration initiative targeted local housing shortages by creating an energy-efficient mixture of open-market, shared-ownership, and affordable-rent properties, alongside unique self-finish home opportunities.

Operational Challenges

Managing construction across a massive 17-acre site
Minimizing community disruption while building over local playing fields
Coordinating a diverse multi-provider housing partnership
Meeting rigid, council-mandated low-carbon building metrics
Navigating aggressive schedules tied to strict public funding deadline

Scope of Works

Full site clearance, ground remediation, and bulk earthworks
Boundary protection and installation of seven new grass sports pitches
Build of 268 diverse 1 to 4-bedroom homes and bungalows
Installation of advanced building fabrics, heating, and solar PV
Accelerated, systematic structural builds and utility rollouts

A Collaborative and Phased Delivery Approach

To deliver this multi-tenure development efficiently, we deployed a phased principal contracting workflow focused on infrastructure scaling and environmental compliance. We worked closely with all stakeholders to ensure alignment from early-stage planning through to delivery.

Pre-Construction & Safety Mobilization

Established site-wide logistics across the 17-acre footprint, segregating active construction zones from retained public playing fields and setting up secure arterial plant routes.

Site Preparation & Infrastructure Layout

Executed extensive site clearance, remediation of vacant brownfield zones, and bulk earthworks to establish stable, engineered building plateaus for the multiple housing blocks.

Core Delivery & Main Works Execution

Commenced the phased construction of 268 residential units, erecting structural frames and roofing systems utilizing advanced building fabric techniques to achieve low-carbon specifications.

Technical Systems & Integration Testing

Installed primary utility infrastructure, completed low-carbon mechanical and electrical integrations, and successfully completed watertight shell-builds for specific self-finish plots.

Quality Assurance & Client Handover

Conducted rigorous NHBC Buildmark standard inspections across each completed phase, coordinating with council and housing association partners for seamless handover transitions.

Project Outcome

The Woodlands regeneration scheme successfully transformed 17 acres of underutilized land into a thriving, low-carbon residential community delivered in line with the Winsford Neighbourhood Plan. By utilizing accelerated construction methodologies, the development introduced a balanced mix of 268 high-efficiency homes to the borough without delaying public funding timelines.

The project provided a significant socioeconomic boost to the public purse, delivered 161 critical affordable-housing units to support social landlords, and achieved a regional first by introducing flexible self-finish interior options for incoming residents.

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Our Core Service Capabilities

While The Woodlands project demonstrates our expertise in large-scale residential construction, we provide a comprehensive range of commercial solutions specifically engineered for developers, housing associations, social landlords, private landlords, and surveyors. Partnering with us as a single-source business solution gives you access to our complete service lines:

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End-to-end principal contracting, structural developments, and turnkey construction solutions tailored strictly to commercial and residential sectors.

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Tailored planned, preventative, and cyclical maintenance frameworks designed to protect building fabrics and extend asset lifecycles.

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Refurbishment & Retrofit Services

Comprehensive building renewals, structural modernizations, and deep energy-efficiency upgrades to meet current housing standards.

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24/7/365 Emergency Response Services

Round-the-clock reactive maintenance, urgent structural stabilization, and rapid-response engineering to eliminate operational downtime.

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Fire Protection Services

Certified fire stopping, compliant fire door installations, and robust containment upgrades aligned precisely with current building safety regulations.

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We rely on their 24/7 emergency response service across multiple commercial sites. The team reacts quickly, resolves issues efficiently, and provides clear reporting after every incident. Their professionalism significantly reduces operational disruption.

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