ECF, the development partnership of Homes England, Muse, and Legal & General which is bringing forward the Stockport 8 regeneration scheme in the town centre, has expanded with the injection of an additional £200 million funding. The partnership, first established as English Cities Fund in … [Read more...]
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Plans submitted for 17 storey apartment scheme on town centre pub site
Plans have been submitted for a 17 storey apartment block of 76 homes to be built on the site of The George pub in Stockport town centre. Developers, Provincial Land, are proposing demolishing the existing pub, which has been closed since 2017, on the corner of Heaton Lane and the A6 Wellington … [Read more...]
Short-term lets rules to be strengthened in planning reforms
Property owners will be required to seek planning permission for future short-term lets under new changes to planning rules proposed by government. The reforms will give local authorities greater powers to limit the proliferation of new short-term lets, such as Airbnb apartments or holiday … [Read more...]
Cityheart makes further hires as national regeneration projects expand
Cityheart, the housing, regeneration and placemaking development specialist, which is delivering Stockport Interchange residential scheme and the 442-home Royal George Village (pictured), has made two senior appointments to further bolster its growing team and extend its presence across the … [Read more...]
New biodiversity rules take effect for major housing schemes
New rules have come into effect that will require housing developers to demonstrate biodiversity gains of their schemes as part of the planning process. Biodiversity Net Gain rules will require developers in England to both minimise their impact on nature, and to create new habitats or enhance … [Read more...]
Gatley Golf Club housing plans rejected by councillors
Stockport Council's Planning & Highways Regulation Committee have rejected outline planning permission for a housing development of over 270 new homes to go ahead at Gatley Golf Club. Plans were first tabled in 2021 to seek planning permission a development of 278 new homes on the 44-acre … [Read more...]
Work commences on Battersby Hat Factory new homes
Contractor John Southworth and Viaduct Housing are continuing with the restoration of Battersby Hat Factory, beginning work on a project that will transform the iconic mills into 45 new homes. Once complete, the development will deliver 15 houses, 16 apartments, and 13 mews properties, all to be … [Read more...]
Together opens the door to new advertising campaign
Cheadle-based property lender, Together, has launched a new advertising campaign to mark its 50th year, including the business' first TV ad. The above-the-line campaign, titled ‘Opening Doors since 1974’, aims to raise awareness of how the company helps its customers realise their property … [Read more...]
Stockport developments among those to benefit from Greater Manchester’s £150 million Brownfield Housing Fund
A further £115 million funding for housing developments on brownfield sites has been approved by Greater Manchester leaders. 92 schemes across the city-region are set to benefit from the funding, including 10 in Stockport. In total, the funding will support delivery of more than 7,800 new homes … [Read more...]
200 new homes at Mirrlees Fields approved in appeal
Up to 200 new homes can now be built on part of Mirrlees Fields near Stepping Hill following a successful appeal by landowners, MAN Energy Solutions. Outline plans for the development on the site, an approximately 25 hectare greenfield site next to MAN Energy Solutions' offices, were rejected by … [Read more...]
Outstanding achievement award for outgoing GMCA chief executive
Eamonn Boylan, Chief Executive of Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and interim chair of Stockport MDC, was presented with an Outstanding Achievement Award at Insider's North West Residential Property Awards in recognition of his 42-year career in local government. Eamonn Boylan was … [Read more...]
Consultation launches on 1,200 new town centre homes
Plans for a mixed residential neighbourhood that will see 1,200 new homes built in Stockport town centre have been revealed as the first public consultation launches with the local community. Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) and the English Cities Fund (ECF) – a joint venture … [Read more...]
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