Habiko, the affordable homes partnership between Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC), Muse and Homes England, has submitted plans to Cheshire West and Chester Council for 342 homes in Chester city centre.
The partnership says that its plans build on its vision to develop affordable, low-carbon and low-energy homes in order to unlock a better future for the environment and for the community.
Following extensive stakeholder engagement and community conversations on the plans in 2025, proposals for Charterhall Drive have now been refined and submitted to Cheshire West and Chester Council. The proposals for the brownfield site, designed by shedkm, will bring 342 affordable one, and two-bed apartments over eight and 10 storeys to create a new community close to Chester train station and a ten-minute walk from the city centre.
Launched in 2024, Habiko focuses on delivering low-carbon, low-energy affordable homes for rent. The homes will be built across England in areas of high demand for this type of housing, in accessible locations close to employment opportunities and designed to help residents save money on their energy bills.
Ella Woodward, development manager at Habiko, said: “Bringing these homes forward, on behalf of Habiko, starts to bring our shared vision to life in Chester – delivering sustainable, affordable homes to communities.”
“This is an important milestone in our journey to deliver 3,000 affordable, sustainable homes, and our plans have been shaped and refined over a period of many months to bring forward a proposal for Charterhall Drive that works for everybody.”
“Here, we are supporting a vibrant residential community, building on the progress already made as part of the wider location’s redevelopment. By delivering high-quality affordable homes, we are helping to meet the diverse needs of local residents and the wider community.”
The submission of the planning application follows detailed design development and ongoing engagement with stakeholders and the community.
