Skelmersdale 60-homes scheme advances

A residential project aiming to provide 60 affordable homes in Skelmersdale looks set to move forward.Residential developer Mulbury is leading the scheme, on two acres of land off Barnes Road, on behalf of housing provider Jigsaw Homes.Planning permission has been granted to construct the homes on the site, while a grant funding application has been submitted to Homes England to help fund the houses.The two-storey properties, which will be available for affordable rent, will be built alongside a new community building and a small car park, as well as a public open space and 12 allotments.The two, three and four-bedroom homes will have private front and rear gardens and off-road parking.Existing trees on the site will be retained, while new landscaping has been proposed along with further tree planting.Mulbury is also progressing a £4.1m scheme of 39 affordable homes in Winsford for Jigsaw Homes Group.This will comprise 20 cottage-style apartments and 19 houses for affordable rent.