Plans in for 175 new homes in Hazel Grove

Developer, Northstone, has submitted a planning application to build 175 new homes on land North of Mill Street in Hazel Grove.

The scheme looks to deliver a mix of two-, three-, and four-bedroom homes with aspirations for all of the properties to be made available as affordable housing. Proposals also include publicly accessible green spaces and children’s play provision within the 21.8-acre site.

While the site is currently designated Green Belt, it forms part of a wider allocation to the rear of the Hazel Grove Sainsbury’s supermarket has been allocated for housing in Stockport’s new Local Plan, set to be submitted to the Housing Secretary in December and be adopted in Spring 2027. The site off Mill Lane will contribute to the 500 new homes earmarked for the Cow Lane allocation.

A public consultation took place in Spring 2026 to receive feedback from local residents in Hazel Grove and inform the final planning submission, which saw around 5,000 homes leafleted. Local residents broadly objected to the development, in particular, citing the potential impact on local education and healthcare settings, as well as the potential for increased traffic congestion, as a result of the influx of new residents. In response to feedback, Northstone made some refinements to plans, and have also safeguarded a route for a potential future relief road through the scheme. The developer will also provide financial contributions towards local schools and health facilities via a section 106 agreement.

A decision date in December 2026 has been set for Stockport Council to either approve or reject the plans for the new homes in Hazel Grove. The planning application was prepared by NJL Consulting on behalf of Northstone; Hope Architects are architects on the scheme.