A planning application has been submitted for a new development of apartments on the front at Hoylake, next door to a set that were recently completed.
Blueoak Estates, which also built the neighbouring ‘Estuary View’, wants to demolish a dormer bungalow at 4 Meols Parade to make way for seven two-bedroom apartments.
It would bring to eight the number of residential properties on large plots that the Chester-based firm has redeveloped in West Kirby, Newton and Hoylake in recent years.
The company argues in its planning submissions that it is increasing housing supply and meeting demand by creating more units on land that was previously occupied by just one home.
The firm also built townhouses on the site of a former garage on Caldy Road, and is currently constructing flats on the site of the former West Kirby fire station.
This latest scheme would have lift access, and include 14 parking spaces and room for seven bicycles, with vehicle access via the recently constructed neighbouring site.
A computer generated image of the proposed apartments at Meols Parade
A design and access statement submitted with the application states: “Blueoak have found that the size and level of accommodation proposed is particularly attractive to those looking to “rightsize” from larger family properties in the local area.
“All the dwellings offer the potential for home working in the form of a Home Office or a designated space in the Living area that will be provided with enhanced IT infrastructure.
“The new building will be 2-storeys with accommodation provided in the roof space to make the most the efficient use of the site in line with local and national guidance. The ridge height of the building reflects that of the now complete “Estuary View” scheme.”
The application adds: “In conclusion, the scheme will make a positive impact on the supply of new, energy efficient, single level accessible housing in the area increasing the density on a previously developed site in the urban area whilst maintaining compliance with relevant policy in terms of amenity.”
The planning application can be viewed at: https://online.wirral.gov.uk/planning/index.html?fa=getApplication&id=230093.
Image credits: Blueoak Estates planning documents