The regeneration of Stockport's Underbanks, once described by the Sunday Times “one of the coolest little corners of the country”, has taken a step forward with the completion of 50 new homes by Hall & Co. Located on Churchgate, the new development - St Mary’s Gate - offers a mix of one- and … [Read more...]
News for: House building
Record breaking turnover for Cheadle contractor
Cheadle contractor, Short Construction, has announced its turnover has exceeded £19 million as the firm celebrates its 15th anniversary. First founded in Wilmslow in 2010, the company has grown to a 37-strong workforce and is currently on site at nine projects across the North West totalling £57 … [Read more...]
Over 500 new homes proposed for Woodford
Developers, Russell LDP, has begun preparing plans for a development of over 500 new homes in Woodford, adjacent to Harrow Estates' Woodford Garden Village scheme. The developer is currently preparing an outline planning application for the approximately 30 hectare site off Chester Road and has … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Meeting the viability challenge across the country
Phil Mayall, MD of regeneration specialist Muse, discusses how financial viability problems can be overcome by planners, developers and investors to bring forward successful urban regeneration projects. The business is Stockport Council's development partner on Stockport Exchange, and as ECF, in … [Read more...]
Mansell appointed as specialist contractor for Cityheart’s Stopford Park
Mansell Building Solutions has been appointed by Oak Construction Projects Ltd to support in the delivery of 62 apartments for Cityheart, as part of the first phase of its Stopford Park development in Stockport. Mansell will deliver full-frame, finishes and fire-stopping solutions reinforcing its … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester sets out ambitions for new MDCs following Stockport successes
Greater Manchester is looking to establish two additional Mayoral Development Corporations (MDCs) to support major regeneration projects in the city-region. Plans have been set out for a new Northern Gateway MDC to bring forward development of 1.2 million square metres of employment space and … [Read more...]
Cityheart starts construction on second Stopford Park development
Construction of the second development has started at Cityheart’s Stopford Park scheme in Stockport. Contractor Headoffice3 has been appointed to deliver Torkington which will include 122 1- and 2-bedroom BTR apartments with a roof top terrace and residents’ lounge. Designed … [Read more...]
Plans submitted for 112 new homes on former Stockport Grammar playing fields
Developer, Story Homes, and Stockport Grammar School has submitted plans to Stockport Council for 112 new homes on playing fields formerly used by the independent school. The planning application follows a public consultation in early 2024 ahead of the submission, and the exchanging of contracts … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester leaders pitch for investment at international property conference
Greater Manchester leaders have used their platform at international property conference, MIPIM, to pitch the city-region's growth plans and attract investment. City-region leaders met global investors at the annual MIPIM conference in Cannes, France, to make the case for how investment in new … [Read more...]
Stockport MDC appoints new MD to lead of town centre regeneration
Stockport MDC has announced the appointment of Catherine Chilvers, as its new Managing Director, succeeding Paul Richards who has led the MDC since its establishment in 2019. Chilvers will lead the MDC in delivering its ambitions in Town Centre West and joins as the MDC moves forward with the … [Read more...]
Cumbrian developer exchanges contracts on Stockport Grammar land
Cumbrian housing developer, Story Homes, has exchanged contracts on former playing fields belonging to Stockport Grammar School, with ambitions to bring forward over 100 new homes on the site. The school and housebuilder launched a public consultation on their plans for the site in early 2024, … [Read more...]
Government confirms overhaul of local plans
The government has confirmed an overhaul of local plans, frameworks used by local councils to determine where houses and infrastructure should be built, aimed at accelerating the delivery of new homes. Changes including an expectation for new local plans to be drawn up within two-and-a-half … [Read more...]
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