We can proudly reveal the £4.5m transformation of 0.27 hectares of brownfield land into a high-quality build-to-rent scheme in Morecambe, Lancashire.
Consisting of 42 one to two-bedroom apartments, the now-completed Bay Mill scheme, named after the area’s history as home to Lancashire’s famous mills, offers homes within walking distance from the seafront.
With 50% of apartments let across the whole scheme, the need for professionally managed homes in the area is clear.
Lancaster City Council and Placefirst worked closely to develop plans which support the town’s wider regeneration ambitions after the local authority had spent many years looking for a solution for the site.
Speaking on the completion of Bay Mill, Phil Jones, Project Director at Placefirst, said: “Increasing the availability of high-quality housing that delivers lasting value for residents and the wider community requires collective effort. To deliver houses in the right locations that truly meet local needs, partnerships are key – and Bay Mill is a great example of why.
“Our collaboration with Lancaster City Council enabled us to identify suitable land in an ideal area, allowing us to provide apartments where they are most needed.
“As local authorities across the country consider how to boost housing supply, and our sector seeks to go even further to bolster its response to housing demand, private-public partnerships will be vital in successful delivery. At Placefirst, we remain committed to exploring partnership opportunities in the North West and beyond.”
In addition to Placefirst’s existing 107-home West End neighbourhood, the new Bay Mill scheme provides 42 much-needed rental homes for the seaside town as it continues to respond to increased demand for housing.
With an EPC B rating, the scheme offers an environmentally sustainable solution to the housing crisis. The energy-efficient homes also feature EV charging points and solar panels, alongside bike storage to encourage greener travel. Residential parking is included across the scheme.
