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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...]

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...]

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...]

Consultation to begin on 1,200 new town centre homes

A consultation will begin in January 2024 on plans for Stockport 8, a £250 million, 1,200 home development planned for Stockport town centre. Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) appointed English Cities Fund, a joint venture between Homes England, Legal & General and Stockport … [Read more...]