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Plans submitted for a welcoming new neighbourhood at Academy Way, Warrington
by AHR
We're delighted that plans have been submitted for Academy Way, an important step towards delivering a welcoming new residential neighbourhood that responds to its context and supports everyday life.
The scheme, being delivered by Habiko - a joint venture between Pension Insurance Corporation, Muse and Homes England - will transform a constrained urban site into a high quality residential development. Our design will support urban regeneration by creating a well-connected, inclusive neighbourhood designed around everyday living.
Plans include 240, one and two-bedroom apartments, complemented by private terraces. Together, these elements will create a distinctive residential neighbourhood that feels safe, easy to navigate and closely connected to its surroundings, delivering sustainable new homes suited to modern urban lifestyles.
We're pleased to have reached this key milestone in the project, which reflects the strong collaboration across the team and our shared commitment to delivering a high quality development."
Dominic Manfredi
Director, ArchitectureThe buildings are designed at a scale and shape that fit well with the surrounding area, helping the development feel like a natural part of the neighbourhood. Active frontages and new routes will make it easier for people to walk through the site and connect with nearby streets, supporting a safer and more lively environment.
Landscaped spaces will provide places to relax, meet others and enjoy greenery, improving wellbeing and making the area more pleasant.
A landscape-led neighbourhood shaped by its storySustainability is built into the design to create homes that are comfortable, efficient and ready for the future. A fabric-first approach, efficient building forms and flexible layouts will help reduce energy use and running costs, while limiting environmental impact over the long term.
Building on our expertise
The scheme will be an exciting addition to our growing portfolio of residential projects that place community at their heart. Guided by strong placemaking principles, we are committed to creating high quality places where people feel a sense of pride and belonging.
Across all our schemes, we carefully consider people, context, heritage, sustainability, the environment and long-term resilience.
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People-first neighbourhoods rooted in sustainability and connection
The submission reflects a shared ambition to deliver high quality residential-led development that contributes positively to Warrington. We look forward to the next stage of the process as the proposals are considered through planning.
In the meantime, you can explore our commitment to shaping places that truly reflect the people who live there, rooted in local context and responsive to evolving ways of living, through our extensive placemaking series.
Frequently asked questions
Our proposals are guided by strong placemaking principles, focusing on how people move through, use and experience the neighbourhood. Active frontages, clear routes and shared spaces help create a place that feels welcoming, safe and connected.
Sustainability is integral to the scheme, with a fabric-first approach, efficient building forms and flexible layouts helping to reduce energy use, lower running costs and support long-term environmental performance.
Academy Way builds on our growing portfolio of residential-led developments, where we bring together design quality, sustainability and community focus to deliver homes that support modern urban living.
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Mar 10th 2026
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