Welcome
Redrow Homes invites you to take part in a public consultation in relation to a proposed residential development on land at Hob Hey Lane, Culcheth.
Redrow is proposing to deliver around 450 high-quality and energy efficient homes and associated infrastructure to the Site. The proposals aim to create a natural extension to the existing community to the west of Culcheth.
This website presents details of the proposed development and provides you with the opportunity to make comments on the scheme.
Redrow is currently engaging with Warrington Borough Council through the pre-application process and welcomes feedback feedback from local residents before submitting an outline planning application in Autumn 2026.
Your views are important to us
We are keen to hear the views of the local community and work with residents, businesses and other relevant stakeholders to develop the proposals. Once you have had a chance to view the scheme, please visit the ‘Have your Say’ section of the website to provide your comments by submitting a feedback form.
All comments should be provided no later than Friday 6th Novemeber 2026. This will enable the feedback to be reviewed ahead of the submission of an application in Autumn 2026.
Who are Redrow Homes?
Redrow Homes forms part of Barratt Redrow Plc, one of the country’s premier home builders. For over 50 years, Redrow has created characterful, high-specification new homes and communities for our customers, building over 120,000 new homes nationwide.
Redrow Homes stands out with its distinctive blend of classic charm and contemporary living. The brand’s signature Heritage Collection is inspired by traditional Arts and Crafts design, giving homes a timeless, characterful look. Inside, Redrow’s homes are open, bright, and built for modern lifestyles, with high-quality finishes and energy-efficient features throughout. Developments are often planned with wider streets, green spaces, and a strong sense of community – perfect for families looking for something a bit special.
The Site
The site comprises agricultural land associated with Kirknall Hall Farm, and comprises 12.77 hectares of net developable land area. The Site is bound by the rear of residential properties fronting Brookfield Road and Clifton Avenue; residential properties fronting Hob Hey Lane, Swinhoe Place, and Wigshaw Lane; Culcheth Linear Park.
Site Location Plan
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The site comprises a grassland field, with hedgerows and a trees located to the southeast of the Site and along the Site’s boundaries.
The site is sustainably located within walking distance of local shops, service and public transport links.
Public services are within 1km walk of the site.
Culcheth's local centre includes a supermarket, restaurants, Daten sports club and a medical centre. Culcheth is also supported by schools, including Culcheth High School and Newchurch Community Primary School.
Proposed Development
The application is expected to seek permission for up to 450 homes on the site.
The application will be accompanied by a parameters plan that defines the areas of the site where development can come forward, the broad areas of landscaping and where access will be taken. Details of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale will be submitted as part of a future reserved matters application.
Proposed Masterplan
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It is envisaged that the scheme will deliver:
Up to 450 new homes, to include a mix suitable for families, young professionals and older residents.
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Scheme Benefits
The scheme will help to complement the surrounding residential and community uses in the area, by delivering a range of market and affordable homes in a sustainable location. The delivery of around 450 homes on the site will deliver a range of benefits, including:
Boosting the supply of much-needed new homes on the edge of Culcheth and help meet current housing delivery shortfalls across the district.
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Advancing the local economy through the generation of new jobs for local workers. This includes the creation of 94 temporary construction jobs and 149 'spin-off' jobs in the supply chain.
Building a strong, responsive and competitive local economy by increasing residential expenditure in local shops and services by around £1,860,662 within the postal area.
Revenue benefits for the local authority including the introduction of £666,453 annually in council tax revenues.
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Enhancing the ecological value of the site by retaining as many existing trees on the site as possible, delivering new and improved blue and green infrastructure and providing new trees and landscape planting.
Delivering energy efficient, sustainable homes that incorporate low carbon, recycled materials and sustainable construction methods to reduce both environmental impacts and heating and cooling costs for future residents. New homes are built with timber frame construction to reduce the embodied carbon associated with construction.
All new homes will be fitted with Air Source Heat Pumps and Solar Photovoltaic Panels as standard, delivering low-carbon heating, hot water and renewable electricity. Homes will run entirely on electricity, resulting in low carbon, eco-friendly homes for future residents.
Developer contributions to deliver infrastructure improvements in the local area.
Have Your Say
Community feedback will also play an important role in shaping the proposals as they evolve. All comments submitted via the online form will be reviewed by the project team and taken into account before the proposals are finalised and the outline planning application is submitted to Warrington Borough Council.
To make sure that your views are considered, please provide any comments by Friday 6th November 2026.