Planning permission for a 76-apartment development has been secured by Liverpool architects Falconer Chester Hall. Tony McDonough reports

Council planners have approved a new town centre development that will see the construction of 76 apartments with balconies.

Acting on behalf of Park Equity Invest, Liverpool architects Falconer Chester Hall secured permission from Warrington Council for the multi-million pound scheme. It is located in Wilson Patten Street in the town centre. The new building will rise to four storeys.

Currently a surface car park, the site was once home to Arpley House. It was welll known for its association with local employer RA Naylor. The top of the door surround on Arpley House will be retained and displayed in the communal residents’ garden.

“It’s a lovely scheme which reinstates the density and form of the streetscape in a very pleasing way,” said Mike Gore, the director of Falconer Chester Hall.

“The balconies and fenestration provide air and light and make good use of the southerly and south-easterly aspects of the two blocks.  We’ve respected the predominantly red brick characteristic of this part of town whilst giving the building a contemporary edge.”

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The new development makes more efficient use of the footprint. It incorporates basement car parking spaces, ground floor cycle store and a residents’ lobby. There will be a communal garden to the rear of the development.

“This is a confident, contemporary rendition of apartment living which sits well with the early Victorian terraces along Wilson Patten Street,” added Jeremy Clarke of Park Equity Invest.

“We’ve focused on a highly energy-efficient design to minimise energy consumption and costs and, overall, the scheme sits very well on its site.  I’m looking forward to seeing it built and occupied.”

Zerum was the planning consultant for the application.