Warrington decision paves way for £38m grant for 240 homes
Summary
Warrington Council has reapproved Habiko’s plans for a 240-home affordable housing scheme on the former DW Sports site off Academy Way, removing a planning barrier to a £38m Homes England grant. The council’s earlier Section 106 requirement was dropped after Homes England said the grant could not be allocated if the affordable provision was secured through that legal agreement.
Why it matters
The decision shows how funding conditions can affect planning approvals and tenure structures for residential schemes. Surveyors involved in development appraisal, viability, and affordable housing delivery should note the interaction between planning obligations and grant eligibility.
Key points
- Habiko’s 240-flat scheme has been reapproved by Warrington Council.
- Homes England can now provide a £38m grant for the project.
- The earlier Section 106 requirement was removed to align with Homes England’s Capital Funding Guide.
- The scheme is intended to be 100% affordable, with rents capped at Local Housing Allowance rates or at least 20% below local market rent.
- The development will comprise two six-storey blocks on authority-owned land off Academy Way and Time Square.
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