Weaver Vale Housing Trust has started work on site at Bakers Lane in Winsford, where it is delivering 34 new homes for social rent. The trust announced the start of work in a release dated 10 November 2026.
The development sits on previously vacant brownfield land between Bakers Lane and Siddorn Street. It will bring a mix of houses and cottage-style apartments to the area, and the homes are expected to be complete in Spring 2028.
01A mix of home sizes
The homes range from one, two, three and four-bedrooms and meet the Nationally Described Space Standard. According to the trust, they have been planned to match local housing needs, from larger family homes to smaller homes for people setting up their first home, as well as homes that enable older people to downsize.
02Plans revised through consultation
Plans for the development were shaped and revised through consultation, the release said, resulting in improvements to road layouts, parking arrangements and pedestrian access. New home zones will be developed to create a vibrant street scene, with walking and cycling links connecting the development to the surrounding area.
The homes will be delivered in partnership with affordable housing developer Adderstone Living, which is working in partnership with property developer Chapter RE Ltd. The scheme has been supported by funding from Homes England. Readers interested in how new homes are put together can also read PAD’s look at engineered timber joists in modern construction projects.
A photograph issued with the release shows representatives of Weaver Vale Housing Trust, Identity Consult, Chapter RE, Adderstone Living and Bowker Sadler.
03What the trust said
Gemma Wood, Director of New Homes and Regeneration at Weaver Vale Housing Trust, said: “Seeing spades in the ground at Bakers Lane is a really important moment for us, and for the people of Winsford who need a safe, affordable place to call home. These 34 high-quality social rented homes will make a real difference to local families.”
She added: “Bakers Lane reflects our wider commitment to providing safe, well-maintained homes and places to live – investing responsibly and delivering high-quality services that meet current housing needs and future demand.”
Details and image via Weaver Vale Housing Trust.
