Stockport is not slowing the pace on its ambitious £1 billion programme of investment to make it a place to attract individuals and business to live, work, play and connect. March 2024 alone has seen the town named the best place to live in the North West by the Sunday Times last week, as well as … [Read more...]
News for: Property
Bellway partners with mortgage provider to support homebuyers at Poynton development
Housebuilder Bellway has partnered with Own New on a mortgage produce that will make it more affordable to purchase a new homes at its Copperfields development in Poynton. A new mortgage product, Own New Rate Reducer, could see buyers of new-build Bellway homes benefit from interest rates from … [Read more...]
Work progresses on King Street West affordable homes
Great Places Housing Group has shared how work has progressed on its £16.4 million affordable development at King Street West in Stockport town centre. Cllr Colin Macalister, Stockport Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing, accompanied by Paul Richards, Chief Executive, Stockport Mayoral … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels celebrates National Conveyancing Week
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...]
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...]
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