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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.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n With 50% of apartments let across the whole scheme, the need for professionally managed homes in the area is clear.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 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. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Speaking on the completion of Bay Mill, Phil Jones, Project Director at Placefirst, said:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> “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. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n “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.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n “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.”<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 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.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 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.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 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%… <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cdngeneral.rentcafe.co.uk\/\/DocumentManager\/UploadedImages\/5111a9b7-ebd0-44d4-b40c-303b05581ad2.jpg\")
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