New 42-apartment development ready for Morecambe residents

Placefirst has completed the conversion of a brownfield site in Morecambe into 42 one- and two-bedroom apartments.

The £4.5m Bay Mill scheme, named after the area’s history as home to Lancashire’s famous mills, has been built to rent, with over one-third of the residencies already snapped up.

With an EPC B rating, the scheme offers an environmentally sustainable solution to the housing crisis. The energy-efficient homes feature also EV charging points and solar panels, alongside bike storage to encourage greener travel. 

Placefirst worked with Lancaster City Council on the project, to find a solution for the 0.27 hectare site which had been vacant for several years.

Phil Jones, project director of 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."