PLANS for more than 160 houses at a former glassworks site have been granted permission.

Stanley Land and Homes has received planning permission to create 168 new affordable homes to regenerate a site off Lancots Lane in Sutton.

Works are expected to begin on the project in January on the collection of one, two, three and four-bedroom homes, being developed in partnership with housing provider Torus.

The homes will be developed on an 11-acre derelict brownfield site which lies in a sustainable location close to transport links, amenities and parks.

The developer says houses will be fully compliant with new building regulations, ensuring they are well insulated and thermally efficient with low running costs, and will be made available for affordable rent, helping to address high demand for this type of property in the area.

READ > Major housing development approved - despite hundreds of objections

Neil Hughes, director of Stanley Land and Homes, said: “We are thrilled to be delivering this scheme to our RP partner Torus. At Stanley we believe affordable housing should enjoy the highest standards of urban design and quality.

“Along with our neighbouring scheme on Baxters Lane, the construction of 196 new homes will drive a complete transformation of the area and prove to be an exemplary demonstration of brownfield regeneration. Recognition and thanks should be given to the LPA at St Helens, which has worked with us in a highly collaborative way.”

The application received unanimous approval from the planning committee at the town hall.

The contractor for the project is Holmpatrick Developments and the professional team includes MPSL Planning and Design (Architect), Alan Johnston Partnership (Engineers) and Hive (Planning consultants).

This is one of two affordable housing developments being developed in the area by Stanley Land and Homes. The developer recently received planning to regenerate a former industrial site by creating 28 new affordable homes on Baxters Lane.