Newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has announced a number of changes to planning rules as part of efforts to drive economic growth. Rachel Reeves, the first woman to take on the job in the UK's history, set out ambitions to deliver over 1.5 million new homes and support … [Read more...]
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Development of luxury homes completes in Cheadle Hulme
Cheadle based SCL Property Group has completed a scheme of four luxury detached homes in Cheadle Hulme, off Albert Road. The developer, the residential division of Short Construction specialising in homes valued between £750,000 and £6 million, is launching the Albert Gardens development with an … [Read more...]
Consultation launched on new Design Guide for new town centre homes
Stockport Council has launched a consultation on a new Design Guide to inform the development of new homes in the area. The Stockport Town Centre Residential Design Guide will run until Wednesday 3rd July, and once adopted will be used by developers, designers and planning officers to help guide … [Read more...]
Together finances luxury Cheshire apartment development
A development finance facility from Cheadle-based property lender Together has financed a development of six apartments in Prestbury, Cheshire. Once construction completes in June, the exclusive development of six apartments – including two penthouses – will go on the market for between £2 … [Read more...]
Homes England exceeds target for new homes
Provisional figures have shown that the national housing and regeneration agency, Homes England, has exceeded its government target for delivery of new homes in 2023/24. The strong performance comes despite a challenging year of trading conditions for the sector, and have seen more than 32,000 … [Read more...]
Stockport Interchange wins international partnership award
The £140 million Stockport Interchange scheme was the winner at the International Partnership Awards, which took place 2nd May at The Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. The town centre's new bus terminus beat Bangladesh’s Patenga Container Terminal PPP Project and Germany’s Project S-Bahn Munich in … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham re-elected to serve third term as Greater Manchester Mayor
Andy Burnham has been re-elected to serve a third term as Greater Manchester Mayor, following mayoral elections on Thursday 2nd May. Mr Burnham secured 63.4% of votes, with a turnout of 32%, with the 2024 election using a new voting system that removed the option of a second preference votes. … [Read more...]
Cityheart launches new placemaking campaign ahead of next phase of Royal George Village development
To mark the next phase of development at Royal George Village, developers, Cityheart has appointed creative partner Sheila Bird Studios to deliver a new placemaking campaign in Stockport: If The Hat Fits. Shot by local photographer Madeline Penfold and with a subtle nod towards Stockport’s … [Read more...]
New reforms take effect to support local councils to build more affordable housing
New reforms have come into force that will make it cheaper and easier for local councils to buy land to build more affordable housing. Changes coming into effect will allow councils to purchase land through Compulsory Purchase Orders without needing to pay 'hope value' costs. ‘Hope value’ … [Read more...]
Housing provider secures £284 million funding
Greater Manchester housing provider, Great Places, has secured £284 million funding to support further investment in new and existing properties. The three revolving credit facilities (RCFs) from Santander, Natwest and ABN AMRO will help Great Places continue to invest in existing properties, as … [Read more...]
68 homes planned for Bramhall Green Belt site
Developer, Wain Estates, has submitted plans to build 68 new homes on the site of an equestrian facility on the edge of Bramhall. While the site has been previously developed, it is outside of the settlement boundary of Bramhall and within the Green Belt – land protected to prevent the … [Read more...]
Chestergate affordable homes gain planning approval
148 affordable homes in the Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) Town Centre West regeneration area have gained planning approval. Great Places Housing Group’s plans propose a £35 million development on Chestergate, and will be the housing provider's second scheme in the Stockport MDC … [Read more...]
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