FI Property Group submits plans to create up to 1,000 jobs within new 756,000 sq ft Stockport business park

Plans to create a major new business park next to Bredbury Park Industrial Estate in Stockport have been submitted by Chorley-based developer FI Property Group.

The proposal will deliver circa 756,000 sq ft of premium employment space and generate up to £240 million in social value over the next 10 years.

The planning application for the site, which is adjacent to Ashton Road and Bredbury Parkway and was acquired by FI in 2021, has now been submitted to Stockport Council.

Following a public consultation in June 2024, the developer’s proposal commits to delivering vital employment space for regional industrial and manufacturing businesses, while maximising community benefit and reducing environmental impact.

Several updates to the plans have been made in response to feedback from the consultation, including further detailed highways assessments and enhanced landscaping and public rights of way. The development will feature a 39-acre ecology zone, which will remain undeveloped to provide access for visitors and local residents.

The site will also offer major regional employment opportunities, with the creation of up to 1,000 skilled jobs throughout construction and the site’s long-term employment, along with a skills programme delivered by the developer that includes work placements and careers workshops in collaboration with local education providers.

The development can accommodate a variety of unit sizes designed to target BREEAM Very Good ratings, with the construction of the units led by FI Property Group’s in-house construction and development teams.

The submission marks a major milestone for the project, reinforcing FI’s long-term commitment to delivering high-quality, sustainable employment space in Stockport.

Throughout the evolution of the proposals, FI Property Group has placed people at the heart of the development, treating social value as a core consideration alongside environmental performance and design quality, with commitments secured through the planning process and delivery partners to ensure lasting, measurable benefits for the local community.

Tim Knowles, Founder and Managing Director at FI Property Group, said:

“Following our second public consultation earlier this year, we’ve carefully considered all feedback from the community, and we’re delighted to now move forward with plans for Bredbury Park, bringing social impact and community value to the fore.

“Our goal is to create an environment that not only meets the needs of businesses, but also enriches the local community, providing opportunities for people to access green space and community facilities to support health and wellbeing, as well as delivering employment and skills opportunities.

“We look forward to continuing to work closely with Stockport Council and local stakeholders to deliver a scheme that supports regional economic growth. This is a long-term investment in Stockport, and we’re proud to be bringing forward a development that balances commercial success with environmental responsibility and lasting community benefit.”