New plans for homeless accommodation in Warrington

Documents available on the council's planning portal indicate that a nursery was on the site off Longshaw Street, though the area is now completely overgrown.

Plants have taken over at the site, the developers note, which means the area is currently in a state of disuse.

The site was formerly the home of a nursery (Image: Maps)

Documents show that it is the intention of the developers to construct six one-bed apartments on the site, as well as a one-bed staff accommodation unit, too.

The plans state: "The existing site is currently vacant, but previously had a structure covering the majority of the site which was used as a nursery facility.

"This development will support the housing and homelessness team in reducing the number of 18 to 25-year-olds at risk of homelessness or experiencing homelessness."

In terms of tackling the overgrown plants and weeds at the site, the proposals read: "Within the landscaped area there is a total of approximately 14 new trees to be planted around the site, with the existing Wild Cherry tree to the western boundary to be removed due to the tree being dead. 

"Trees and dens hedges to the eastern half of the site will be removed due to the presence of Japanese Knotweed which must be removed.

"The large existing Weeping Willow tree to the western boundary is to be retained and root protection measures are to be included during the construction period, with a sufficient no-dig zone highlighted on the proposed site plan."

Documents outline the number of staff required to maintain the facility, and state that employees could include:

• Service manager
• Service coordinator
• Project/Sspport worker
• Concierge (overnight)

The plans add: "The office will be accessible 24 hours, seven days a week for people to access the support they may require."

Warrington Borough Council validated the plans on November 27, and a decision is due to be made on the viability of the project by January 22.