First phase of 900 home development launched in Moss Nook

Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey was granted planning permission for the first phase of the development last year, which will see 900 homes, open space, and sports pitches built on the former industrial land off Sutton Road.

The first phase, called Anderton Green, will see the construction of 258 new houses, offering a selection of two, three, and four-bedroom homes. 

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The 900-home Moss Nook development (Image: Taylor Wimpey homes)

The 95-acre site, located between Sutton, Parr and Bold, has previously been used as a colliery, a chemical works, a blockworks and a railway line.

The housing developments will form as part of St Helens Council's Local Plan, which sets out a requirement of building more than 10,000 homes across the borough by 2037.

Taylor Wimpey state that the development will focus on good design and placemaking principles, whilst ensuring connectivity to the local area and into St Helens town centre.

Construction has begun on the site, with the first phase of developments expected to be completed early next year.

The development will build a range of two, three and four-bedroom homes

Jennifer Burns, Sales & Marketing Director at Taylor Wimpey North West, said: 

"We are delighted to have released the first new homes at our Anderton Green development.

"We have already received a huge amount of interest, so I’d urge anyone interested in joining this new community to contact our sales office to find out about the homes that will be available at this sought-after development.”

Taylor Wimpey have now put the first phase of the development up for sale (Image: PR)

To find out more about the Anderton Green developments, visit this link.