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Planning approval for 160 new homes in Hazel Grove

Stockport Council's Planning and Highways Committee has granted outline planning permission to housebuilder Taylor Wimpey for a development of up to 160 new homes off Jacksons Lane in Hazel Grove. Plans were first floated for the development during a public consultation in summer 2025, before a … [Read more...]

Stockport MDC marks major milestone as Weir Mill completes

The £60 million restoration of one of Stockport's most recognisable heritage buildings, Weir Mill, has completed, marking a major milestone in the town centre's £2 billion regeneration. Dating back to 1790, the Grade II-listed former cotton mill has been sensitively transformed into a distinctive … [Read more...]

Stockport Council publishes Local Plan

Stockport Council has published its final version of a new Local Plan for the borough, which sets out where new homes and commercial development should be built. The new version of the Local Plan has been revised from the draft published in October 2025 following a public consultation in November … [Read more...]

Developer proposes over 1,200 new homes on Adlington new town site

Developer, Belport, has launched a public consultation on proposals to build more than 1,200 new homes in Adlington, Cheshire, after previous plans for a New Town on the site failed to secure government backing. The developer's masterplan for the site proposes 1,275 new homes on an approximately … [Read more...]

Plans move forward for new town centre riverside neighbourhood

Plans for a major new neighbourhood in the east of Stockport town centre have progressed with the appointment of a specialist consultancy team to help shape its future. The 22-acre Newbridge Lane area, which sits alongside the River Goyt, has been identified as one of the key opportunities to … [Read more...]

Plans submitted for development of 75 new homes in Woodford

Outline planning permission is being sought from Stockport Council to build a development of 75 new homes off Moor Lane and Jenny Lane in Woodford. Asteer Planning has made the planning submission on behalf of land promoter, Richborough, and the site's owner, that will see further new homes … [Read more...]

Regional mayors granted greater powers over planning decisions

Regional mayors across England, including in Greater Manchester, are to be granted additional powers over planning decisions. The move will allow mayors to 'call in' decisions for key planning applications which impact on local growth, and direct a council to take it forward or refuse it. … [Read more...]

Plans submitted for 134 new homes in Bredbury

Developer, Westchurch Homes, has submitted plans to build 134 new homes on an approximately 13.3-acre parcel of land off Shakespeare Road, Bredbury. Plans for the site have been scaled down slightly following a pre-application consultation in July 2025 that originally proposed an additional 10 … [Read more...]

Work begins on 1,500 new homes at Handforth Garden Village

Construction work has begun on the first phase of development of Handforth Garden Village, which is set to deliver a new neighbourhood of 1,500 homes on the Cheshire-Stockport border. Contractors have broken ground on the creation of the new gateway entrance to the Garden Village at Handforth … [Read more...]

New planning rules facilitate new homes near stations

New planning rules have been introduced in England to make it easier to build new homes close to transport links, including train and tram stations. Changes, which were introduced 17th August, will fast-track planning processes to build new homes on land within a reasonable walking distance of … [Read more...]

Weir Mill set to open its doors for launch event

Developer, CAPITAL&CENTRIC, is opening the doors to its new Stockport town centre neighbourhood Weir Mill as the restoration of the 18th Century mill nears completion. Taking place on Saturday 22nd August, 10-3pm, the launch event will give visitors the chance to explore the completed homes … [Read more...]