MORE than 150 homes are set to be built in Warrington as part of the next stage of a huge redevelopment scheme.

Anwyl Homes has acquired a 12.6-acre parcel of land at Omega which was formerly part of RAF Burtonwood airbase.

After closing in 1991, the airbase site was demolished and has undergone significant redevelopment, including housing and warehousing.

The land secured by Anwyl already benefits from outline planning permission, with a reserved matters application set to be submitted to Warrington Borough Council as plans move forward.

This will seek permission to build 153 new homes, off Burtonwood Road and Fortress Boulevard.

John Grime, managing director of Anwyl Homes Lancashire, said: “The Omega development has created a vibrant new neighbourhood in west Warrington.

“It has proven to be a very popular location for families and commuters, with easy access to motorway and transport services.

“We have been keen to be a part of the new neighbourhood and are pleased to have acquired one of the last remaining parcels of land here.

“We plan to build 153 new homes – 115 private sale properties and 38 affordable homes – to cater for local need.

“A two-form entry primary school, 35-acre country park and a commercial hub are all complete and operational as part of the wider masterplan, providing excellent amenities for residents.”

Since construction commenced on Omega in 2012, more than £70million of infrastructure has been completed, as well as approximately seven million square feet of logistics and manufacturing space.

Moreover, six parcels of land have been sold for residential use to various housebuilders, who between them will deliver around 1,150 homes.

David Milloy, managing director of M2 Group, said: “Anwyl Homes is a welcome addition to Omega with its good quality product.

“Its professionalism enabled the sale to be completed in a swift manner, and we wish Anwyl all the best with its development.”

Anwyl says it is looking to deliver a good choice of family homes, with three, four and five-bedroom designs proposed, alongside two and three-bedroom affordable homes.

The latter will include a mix of starter homes, shared ownership properties and those available for affordable rent.

All of the homes will include improved accessibility requirements and electric vehicle charging points, with air or ground source heat pumps to provide heating and hot water.

In a nod to the area’s history, the Anwyl development will be marketed under the name Eagles Green.

This is due to the former RAF Burtonwood airbase motto being ‘ut aquilae volent’ – Latin for 'that eagles may fly'.

Subject to reserved matters approval, work is expected to start in spring 2025, with the first homes due to be released for sale in autumn of that year.