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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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...]
112 homes proposed for disused Stockport Grammar School playing fields
A public consultation has launched on plans to build over 100 new homes on disused playing fields off Dialstone Lane owned by Stockport Grammar School. Developers, Story Homes, have revealed plans for the site, which propose 112 new homes, 56 of which will be released as affordable housing, and … [Read more...]
Major Stockport developments set to complete in 2024
A number of major developments are set to complete in 2024 in Stockport town centre as Stockport Council prepares to publish its One Stockport: One Future plan to deliver on ambitions for the next 15 years. 2023 also saw Stockport named Greater Manchester Town of Culture, with further events … [Read more...]
New Year’s Honour for GMCA Chief Executive
Chief Executive of Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and Interim Chair of Stockport MDC, Eamonn Boylan, is among those being recognised with an OBE in the King's New Year's Honours list for 2024. Eamonn Boylan is being honoured for services to local government, with a career spanning … [Read more...]
Plans approved for investment in Cheadle College
Trafford College Group has seen its plans approved to invest £27 million in upgrading facilities for learners at it Cheadle College campus. Stockport Council's Planning and Highways Regulation Committee gave the green light to proposals in their meeting on Thursday 14th December 2023. Plans … [Read more...]
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