Vistry secured planning permission to deliver 120 homes at the site in June. The development will consist of a mixture of three- and four- bed homes, as well as twelve two-bed apartments.

This is the first partnership between Vistry and Cobalt Housing, who will make the 66 homes available for affordable rent and Rent to Buy. The remaining 54 homes will be sold on the open market by Linden Homes.

It is claimed that Halsnead Garden Village is the largest integrated housing and employment project in the Liverpool City Region.

The development includes 1,600 new ‘high-quality’ homes, new green spaces and new and improved community facilities that will be accessible to all.

Gemma Hardy, Managing Director, Vistry Merseyside and Cheshire West said: “We are absolutely committed to creating vibrant, mixed-tenure communities that address local housing needs. Partnering with Cobalt Housing at Lickers Lane allows us to provide high-quality, affordable homes within the Halsnead garden village masterplan.

This development is set to significantly benefit the local area, offering a range of housing options that support sustainable community growth and inclusivity. We are proud to be contributing to such a transformative project.”

Louise Davies, Executive Director of Communities and Regeneration, Cobalt Housing commented: “We are delighted to have entered into contract with Vistry on this significant scheme. This is a key milestone for Cobalt as we work to achieve one of our key corporate priorities to deliver 1,000 new homes over the coming years. This development supports our aim to invest in core neighbourhoods and beyond to provide much needed affordable homes.”