Reallocation of multiple parcels of land (formerly parts of individual gardens) on Hoole Lane for nine large, detached houses
| Location | Site size | |
| Chester, Cheshire, UK | 1.5 acres |
| Planning Scope | Planning Timeframe | |
| Change of use on multiple garden plots for residential development | 12 months |
| Professional Consultants | Gross Development Value | |
| Ian Wilson & Associates (Architects) David Walpole& Associates (Transport Consultants) EAD Solicitors (Legal) |
9 x £475k = £4.275 million |
| Sold to | Current Status | |
| Hillcrest Homes (part of Gruden Group) | Completed |
| Project Summary |
| This 'backland development' of nine executive homes on several large private gardens was master-planned and led by the Group. The project gave rise to some profound challenges: the site had no access whatsoever, noise pollution from a proximate train track was a major issue, and the plans included modifying the roof of a local resident's (i.e. third-party owned) property in order to retain a consistent style. In the course of long and often sensitive negotiations, LPG successfully acquired the requisite land from its owners, as well as purchasing (with a view to demolishing) one of the properties in order to create an access road. In respect of the noise pollution, LPG adopted technically advanced methods: a 7' 'noise abatement fence' was erected along the boundary of the site which virtually eliminated the problem. The output of this forward-thinking design work was detailed planning permission for nine detached homes. Disposal of the site to Hillcrest Homes followed. |