21 Living submits plans for third town centre apartment scheme

Altrincham-based developer, 21 Living, has proposed its third apartment scheme for Stockport town centre of 2024: a 25-home development on St Petersgate.

The developer, which is looking to bring forward residential conversions at Tiviot Dale and Seaton House, has submitted a plans for a conversion to 25 one- and two-bedroom apartments for The Institute for the Blind, Deaf and Dumb Victorian building on St Petersgate.

The building was originally designed by the architect behind Manchester Town Hall and London’s Natural History Museum, Alfred Waterhouse, and has been most recently used for commercial space. Following their purchase of the property from James Hay Pension Trust in 2023, 21 Living are now planning a £5 million residential redevelopment of the building. Work has been designed by Ollier Smurthwaite Architects, with plans submitted by Paul Butler Associates.

The 15-month programme of works would include retaining original structural and internal features, with winter gardens installed internally to create aspirational apartment living in the town’s conservation area. The apartments will be sold off plan. 

Luke Powell, managing director, 21 Living, commented on the project:

“We have acquired a unique opportunity at St Petersgate, the building itself holds so much history and architectural prestige. But added to this, its central location, set within the conservation area and close to the Underbanks make it an ideal spot to bring forward high-quality living that is in huge demand in the town.”

Last month, 21 Living submitted two proposals in Stockport at Seaton House and Tiviot Dale. The latest plans for the former Institute for the Blind, Deaf and Dumb bring the total number of apartments being brought forward by the developer to 97, at a combined GDV of £22 million.