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As if the area couldn't get enough homes in and around it, more plans have been submitted to build 136 affordable homes on the site of a former oil depot in Eastham.
According to the Wirral Globe, the Carlett Oil & Fuel Storage Depot site, located on land west of the Wirral Circular Trail and Ferry Road, would be redeveloped for housing next to Eastham Lodge Golf Club.
Hampstead Regeneration Limited, which owns the site, Anwyl Construction Company Limited, and housing association Magenta Living have submitted the application. Every home would be affordable, working with Wirral's well-known affordable housing developer Magenta to see it come to life.
In and around Bromborough has been popular for property developers seeking to sell private and affordable housing. Plans to build retirement homes for over-60s at Bromborough's former civic centre have also recently been submitted to the council, as well as an application for 524 homes off Dock Road South in the area, which also includes some affordable houses.
However, this Eastham development would consist mostly of semi-detached homes and small terraced rows, ranging from one to four bedrooms. Three-bedroom houses would make up 45% of the units.
Of the 136 homes, 65 would be social rent, 41 shared ownership, and 30 part of the rent-to-buy scheme. Ferry Road would be the access point for the site, just north of the golf club's car park.
Planning documents state the site falls within the definition of 'grey belt' – lower quality areas of green belt targeted for housing, typically previously developed land of low value.
Plans state construction would last around three years and create job opportunities, including four apprentice roles during the building phase.
Documents submitted highlight the Wirral's need for affordable housing, highlighting that affordable housing demand stands at 687 houses per year.
The plans state: "A large proportion of future population growth within Wirral is anticipated to be within the over 65s age group. To maintain a balanced economy, the area will need to attract and retain working age families."
They add that the development would address 19.8% of the borough's annual affordable housing need.
