Share your views on plans for new 450-home estate on former sports club site

Widnes residents are invited to comment on Bloor Homes’ plan for a 450‑home estate and a community sports hub on the former Jaguar Land Rover Sports and Social Club site off Cronton Lane. The proposal would deliver about 111 affordable homes, representing 25%, alongside a revitalized sports complex featuring grass pitches, a bowling green, and a new clubhouse developed in partnership with the Rugby Football League Community Trust. The project is part of Halton’s housing strategy, with a two‑week public consultation including a June 11 event at the Hillcrest Hotel and an online form running until June 17 at crontonlaneconsultation.co.uk.

The Jaguar Land Rover club closed in late 2024, prompting local concern but offering redevelopment potential. Bloor Homes stresses genuine community engagement and notes the plan seeks to meet local housing needs while rejuvenating sports facilities, creating a cohesive neighbourhood with input from residents and local partners such as the RFL.