en.Wedoany.com Reported - On March 30, 2026, Torus officially commenced the construction of 99 net zero carbon homes on the former Phoenix House and Weaver Street depot site in Winsford. This project, a collaboration between Torus and Cheshire West and Chester Council, aims to provide housing for individuals on the council's housing waiting list and affordable home buyers.
The development will deliver a mix of one to four-bedroom homes, available through social rent, affordable rent, and affordable home ownership schemes. All net zero carbon homes will be equipped with solar panels and air source heat pumps, making this the council's first housing project to achieve 100% net zero carbon emissions in use. The site, formerly the council's highways and waste management depot, closed in October 2022, was demolished in 2023, and has received planning permission.
The council completed the land transfer to Torus on March 25, 2026, following a cabinet decision on February 11 to accelerate housing delivery. External funding of £2.243 million from Homes England and One Public Estate supported site clearance, utility diversions, demolition, and land remediation. These net zero carbon homes, developed on brownfield land, will increase housing supply in the town centre by bringing a vacant asset back into use.
Section 106 contributions associated with the project will be used to enhance Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision within the borough, as well as local healthcare facilities, transport infrastructure, and the creation of new public open spaces. The net zero carbon homes project is expected to reinforce the impact of the council-led regeneration programme by increasing footfall in the town centre.
The first phase of Winsford Town Centre regeneration, representing a £22 million investment and the largest since the 1960s, has seen major construction works completed. Retailers such as Costa Coffee and B&M have moved into new units, with plans progressing for the refurbishment of Winsford Market and improvements to Winsford Cross Shopping Centre.
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