Irwell Lane, Halton

Irwell Lane scheme officially named as Tanners Court, Runcorn

The Irwell Lane scheme Falconer Chester Hall designed for the over 55’s has been formally named Tanners Court at a naming ceremony held by Housing 21

The scheme will comprise of 35 apartments, all of which will be available to rent by local older people in Halton.

Bridget Faughnan-Bing, Head of Construction at Housing 21, said “We are please to have named Tanners Court and we look forward to continuing to work closely with our partners as we near the completion of the development.”

Once open the retirement living scheme will enable residents to live independently in their own apartment with access to a spacious residents’ lounge and gardens.

Mike Gore, director of Falconer Chester Hall’s Manchester studio, said:

“We are delighted to be part of the team making this development a reality. it sits on a prominent corner plot and its design has been influenced by existing contextual features.  We have incorporated soldier courses above the windows and balconies that offer a rhythm to the elevation, whilst a carefully considered materials palette ensures the building will complement its surroundings.”