What was an empty space on Brook Street is looking very different today after walls have been lifted into place to complete the outside structure of eight new homes. This is a significant milestone in the joint development by Magenta Living and Starship Group after the foundations were laid in late 2024 with the energy-efficient homes set for completion by summer 2025.
Representatives from Magenta Living and Starship Group gathered at the site this week to discuss the next steps. This development breathes new life into a site that has been vacant for over thirteen years.
The new homes are situated on the former site of the Brooklands high-rise, which was a local
landmark from its construction in 1962 until its demolition in 2011. The £1.9 million investment is
the third project in which Magenta has partnered with Starship. Building modular homes on this
development has meant quicker construction with less disruption to the community as the majority of the build is completed off site in Starship’s Wallasey factory.
These homes are designed to be affordable and energy-efficient due to their EPC A rating. This exceeds the government’s target for all social homes to achieve an EPC C rating by 2030 and aligns with Magenta’s goal to build 1,000 new homes by the same year.
Debi Marriott-Lavery, CEO at Magenta Living says:
“This development is a bold step forward for Magenta Living. We are embracing new construction methods to deliver homes with lower bills and reduced maintenance needs, providing great places for people to live and community regeneration.”
Starship Director, Chris Dodd says:
“We are delighted to be working with Magenta for the third time on this exciting development. This partnership is a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate how innovative construction methods can create affordable, high-quality homes.”
Funding for this project is partially provided by Homes England’s Affordable Homes Programme.
