Stockport and North-west law firm, SAS Daniels, has once again supported National Conveyancing Week, which ran from 11th to 15th March. National Conveyancing Week launched in 2023 and is a nationwide initiative which aims to improve the profile of conveyancers in the home moving process. This … [Read more...]
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Town centre affordable homes set for approval
A proposed 148-apartment development of affordable homes has been recommended for approval when plans come before Stockport Council's Planning & Highways Regulation Committee. The scheme off King Street West and Chestergate is being brought forward by Great Places Housing Group, and will … [Read more...]
Marple residents to vote on new local planning guidance
A referendum will take place on 21st March 2024 that will give Marple residents the opportunity to vote on whether the proposed Marple Neighbourhood Plan will be adopted and inform future planning decisions in the village. Developed by the Marple Neighbourhood Forum, a group of volunteer … [Read more...]
DLUHC and RTPI work to recruit next generation of planning officers
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) and the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) are taking action to address the shortage of Planning Enforcement Officers across councils nationwide. Enforcement officers work within the planning system to safeguard the public and the … [Read more...]
Development partnership behind Stockport 8 raises £200 million to back future regeneration schemes
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...]
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...]
Stockport Primark among sites to benefit from £100 million investment in stores
Clothing retail giant, Primark, has announced it will invest £100 million in stores throughout 2024, with its Stockport branch in the Merseyway Shopping Centre set to be among those benefiting. The investment, which includes £75 million of newly announced investment, comes as the retailer marks … [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...]
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...]
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 Greater Manchester Good Landlord Charter
A consultation has launched on the Greater Manchester Good Landlord Charter, which seeks to improve standards in the city-region for both social housing and privately-rented accommodation. Plans for the charter follow the model of the city-region's Good Employment Charter, which launched in 2019, … [Read more...]
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