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Ryan BarnhillSeptember 29, 2025

Bakers Lane, Winsford

Aerial view of the former shower manufacturing site on Bakers Lane, Winsford

Chapter RE, the affordable homes developer founded in September 2024 by Ryan Barnhill and Sam Miller, has exchanged contracts to purchase the former shower manufacturing facility in Winsford.

Chapter RE has submitted a detailed planning application for 33 energy efficient homes in Winsford in partnership with Weaver Vale Housing Trust. The proposals will see a disused 1.6 acre former manufacturing facility transformed into an attractive development of 33 houses and apartments for social rent. The new homes will achieve minimum EPC B and will all feature EV charging points and air source heat pumps, creating a sustainable and energy efficient neighbourhood.

The development designed by Bowker Sadler will see a scheme comprising:

  • 10 1-bedroom apartments
  • 11 2-bedroom apartments
  • 11 3-bedroom houses
  • 1 4-bedroom house

Chapter are targeting a low carbon scheme employing Passivhaus principles.

Chapter is delivering this development as a Land & Build package and we are now working to create a shortlist of contractors to tender for the works.

The scheme will be delivered with the support of Homes England grant funding via their Affordable Homes Programme.