Changes to the planning system have been proposed to make processes easier for SME housebuilders to bring forward smaller developments. While smaller firms provide local jobs and train eight in ten construction apprentices, their market share has shrunk considerably since the 1980s. Changes … [Read more...]
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Muse and MCC move forward with housing element of major regeneration scheme
Muse, the regeneration specialist partnering on Stockport Exchange, alongside Manchester City Council (MCC) has announced a collaboration agreement with Wythenshawe Community Housing Group as the housing element of a £500 million regeneration plan for Wythenshawe takes shape. The announcement was … [Read more...]
Stockport sets out vision for next phase of regeneration
Stockport Council and the Mayor of Greater Manchester have launched a public consultation on a bold new vision for the east of Stockport town centre. The town has published its proposed Strategic Regeneration Framework for parts of the town centre to the east of the A6, detailing what will be … [Read more...]
54 homes planned for Lakeside Cheadle Royal plot
Housebuilder, Anwyl Homes, and site owner, Muse, have set out proposals for a development of 54 new homes on a roughly 4.5-acre plot at Cheadle Royal Business Park. Plans submitted to Stockport Council propose a mix of 54 one- to four-bedroom dwellings, which will include 30% affordable housing … [Read more...]
50 new homes complete in Stockport’s ‘coolest corner’
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...]
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...]
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