A housing development in a Lancashire village has been recognised at a major construction industry awards ceremony and is now in the running for a national title.
Estuary Hill, a 25-home development in Cockerham, has been named the North West regional winner for Best Medium Volume New Housing Development at the LABC Building Excellence Awards 2026.
The scheme was delivered by Wilson & Co Properties Ltd with design support from Lancaster-based HPA Architects.
HPA Architects said it had been involved in the project from its early planning stages through to construction, providing site layout designs, house type drawings, landscaping proposals, Building Regulations packages and ongoing technical support throughout the build.
Richard Wooldridge, director at HPA Architects, said: “We are delighted to see the Estuary Hill development recognised with a regional award.
“From the outset, our aim was to support in creating a scheme that responds thoughtfully to its surroundings, while delivering high-quality homes.
“This award is a wonderful recognition of the entire Estuary Hill team, between us as the architects and all project partners; we're delighted to see the development making a positive contribution to the local community.”
The construction team behind the project included Wilson & Co Properties Ltd, L&W Wilson Ltd, HPA Architects, R G Parkins & Partners Ltd and Lancaster City Council Building Control.
As a result of the regional success, Estuary Hill will now progress to the national judging stage and will be considered for honours at the LABC Grand Finals, due to take place in January 2027.
The award continues a strong track record for HPA Architects and Wilson & Co Properties Ltd.
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According to the practice, it is the third regional win achieved by an HPA-designed residential development with Wilson & Co over the past seven years, following a national victory in the same category in 2022.
Founded in 1979, HPA Architects is based in Lancaster and employs more than 20 professionals.
The multidisciplinary practice works across a range of sectors, including heritage, commercial, industrial, leisure and housing projects throughout the UK.
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