A MULTIMILLION pound housing development in Penketh designed for older people has officially opened.
The development is on the site of the former Penketh Tavern, off Greystone Road, which fell into disuse some years ago.
Plans for the development were approved in August 2020 following a lengthy planning battle between the developers and Warrington Borough Council.
The plans were eventually approved following an appeal lodged by the developers.
Councillors originally refused the scheme based on highway safety and the impact on neighbours, but this was disputed at the appeal.
Now, however the £4million development has officially been opened nearly three years after the controversial plans were approved.
The new development, which has been named Edgewood Court, is now fit to accommodate over-55s in its range of one and two-bedroomed apartments.
The project was a joint venture between Warrington Housing Association and Homes England.
There are now 30 flats at the development, which was officially opened by the Mayor of Warrington, Cllr Jean Flaherty.
Cllr Flaherty said: “Its great to see the redevelopment of a vacant overgrown site which will provide a much needed safe, secure and comfortable place to call home for local older people in an established thriving community which has great shopping, leisure and health service facilities on hand.”
Judith Winterbourne, Warrington Housing Associations board chair, said: “This is a high-quality development to reflect Warrington Housing Associations continued commitment to substantial investment in the borough to make Warrington a great place to live. We are helping to address the housing needs of local older people as well as boosting local employment and supply opportunities.”
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