Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) will look to extend the Greater Manchester Housing Investment Loans fund (GM HILF), which has supported delivery of over 10,000 new homes across the city-region. In Stockport, GM HILF has supported delivery of over 360 new homes in the borough. … [Read more...]
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Stockport Council delays progress on Local Plan following changes to housing targets
Stockport Council has issued a statement to notify it is delaying progress on its Local Plan again following changes to housing targets recently announced by the Deputy Prime Minister. Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary, Angela Rayner, announced on 31st July updated housing targets for … [Read more...]
Housing Secretary increases housebuilding targets for local authorities
Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary, Angela Rayner, has written to Metro Mayors and local authorities from across England calling on them to play their part in building new homes. As part of an overhaul of the planning system, all councils in England are to be given new, mandatory housing … [Read more...]
Stockport Council takes first steps towards Town Centre East regeneration
Stockport Council has begun the procurement process for consultants to produce a Strategic Regeneration Framework (SRF) for the latest phase in its £1 billion regeneration programme. The SRF will provide a masterplan for how the 280 acres of Stockport Town Centre to the East of the A6/Wellington … [Read more...]
Construction begins on Hazel Grove apartments
Building contractor, Three Sixty, part of Stockport Homes Group, have begun work on a scheme of 28 apartments off Melford Road, Hazel Grove. The scheme is part of the wider 87-home mixed-tenure Melford Road development, adjacent to the Hazel Grove Park & Ride bus terminus, that is being … [Read more...]
Stockport moves forward with draft Local Plan
The Local Plan is a legally required document that sets out how guidance for the planning officers and councillors of how land in the borough can be developed to meet local housing targets as well as delineating areas to be preserved, such as green spaces and the Green Belt. Following the … [Read more...]
Cityheart launches Stockport’s newest neighbourhood – Stopford Park
Cityheart has revealed the new name for its 442-apartment scheme on Greek Street and Wellington Road in Stockport. The development, formerly known as Royal George Village, has been rebranded Stopford Park in line with Cityheart’s vision to create a new neighbourhood community and landscaped … [Read more...]
Over 100 apartments planned for former AA offices in Cheadle
Residential developer, Xpercity, has completed the purchase of the former AA offices, Lambert House in Cheadle, with plans to convert the building into over 100 apartments. The developer is proposing an office-to-residential conversion of the 60,000 sq ft Lambert House to deliver Weavers' Yard, a … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Mayor unveils housing ambitions
Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has outlined proposals to tackle the city-region's housing crisis with plans to build 75,000 new homes by 2029. Alongside housebuilding ambitions, the Mayor is also launching the city-region's Good Landlord Charter which aims to improve standards for … [Read more...]
Consultation launched on extension of Woodford Garden Village
Harrow Estates, part of Redrow Group, has launched a public consultation over emerging plans to extend Woodford Garden Village as part of a comprehensive masterplan. A sustainable mix of around 500 new homes is proposed including a significant portion of affordable homes, family housing, senior … [Read more...]
Second community conversation launches on updated Stockport 8 masterplan
A second community conversation on the £250 million plans for Stockport 8, a mixed residential neighbourhood to the west of Stockport town centre, has launched. Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) and ECF – a joint venture between Homes England, Legal & General and Muse – have … [Read more...]
New Chancellor announces changes to planning to support economic growth
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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