PLANS for more than 400 new homes on the outskirts of Warrington are set to be decided on this week.

Across two separate applications, 449 homes are going to Trafford council’s planning committee.

The first would see 151 homes on land off Hall Lane in Partington from Countryside Properties.

The application, for full planning permission, for land sitting along the Manchester Ship Canal in the village includes a mix of two, three and four-bedroom homes.

It was submitted by Countryside Properties and Peel Investments in February.

The initial planning statement said there would be 25 two-bedroom homes, 111 three-bedroom homes and 20 four bedroom homes – a total of 156.

That number has now been slightly reduced.

There are set to be 78 affordable houses on site, along with 15 properties for private rent.

Trafford Council previously approved an application for full planning permission for 122 new homes on the site back in 2012 but that fell through.

Warrington Guardian: Plans for 151 homes in Partington, Trafford [Image by Countryside Properties]Plans for 151 homes in Partington, Trafford [Image by Countryside Properties]

The second application is for 298 dwellings (including 40 affordable homes) adjoining the Manchester Ship Canal opposite Rixton north of Lock Lane and Thirlmere Road, Partington.

The application is also from Countryside Properties and is for a mixture of two, three and four bedroom homes.

Both applications have received multiple representations from residents against the proposals, who have expressed concerns about local resources becoming stretched, possible increases in pollution, traffic levels and noise.

Concerns have been raised about the impact on the nearby Warburton toll bridge

Trafford council’s planning committee will decide on both applications on Thursday.

A separate planning application for a total of 600 homes was approved by the council in November 2020. These homes will sit on land off Heath Farm Lane.