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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...]

Plans submitted for 152 affordable homes in Woodley

Great Places Housing Group have partnered with housebuilder Anwyl and submitted plans for over 150 affordable homes in Woodley. The proposed scheme comprises 152 homes on land off Gravel Bank Road, with all homes to be developed as affordable housing. The 23.8 acre site has been identified within … [Read more...]

Vernon Building Society cuts self-build mortgage rates

Stockport's Vernon Building Society has reduced the pricing across its entire self-build mortgage range by 0.15%, making its specialist lending offer more competitive for customers. The change applies across the Vernon’s self-build products and reflects the Society’s commitment to … [Read more...]

Stockport Homes opens new extra care living scheme

Brookhead Lodge, a new extra care living scheme located at Edinburgh Close, Woodley, was officially opened on 17 June, with local Councillors, contractors, Stockport Homes Group (SHG), council staff and customers in attendance to mark the occasion. Also in attendance were some of the previous … [Read more...]