Plans submitted for 245 town centre apartments

Progressive Living and Picture This have submitted a planning application for a £70 million residential development that will bring 245 new homes to Stockport town centre.

The scheme, located on the site of Victoria House—a derelict office building on Wellington Street/Piccadilly roundabout—and the Fletcher Street surface car park, will deliver 245 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments across two blocks ranging from 8 to 20 storeys.

The scheme will be developed by developer Progressive Living and professionally managed by Picture This, marking a significant investment in Stockport’s ongoing £1 billion town centre regeneration. It includes the demolition of Victoria House and the creation of high-quality, age-inclusive homes designed to support sustainable urban living.

The apartment layout and design have been informed by Passivhaus Low Energy principles, prioritising sustainability, and a focus on enhancing the surrounding neighbourhood and community. Earlier this year, the scheme secured Brownfield grant funding from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), further underscoring its importance to the region’s housing strategy.

David Fairclough, director at Progressive Living, commented:

“We committed to Stockport six years ago, purchasing Victoria House with a clear vision of the town’s potential as a vibrant place to live and invest. After collaborating with the Council to integrate the two sites, we are excited to play a key role in Stockport’s growth story and its continued economic success.”

Shannon Conway, co-founder of Picture This, added:

“Delivering a customer-focused design was essential to ensure we bring the right homes to Stockport town centre. This scheme reflects extensive market research, community engagement, resident feedback, and input from an external design review panel.”

Designed by AEW Architects, the project is supported by a delivery team that includes Re-Form, Renaissance, Zerum, OFR, GIA, Novo, Our Studio, Jameson Acoustics, SK Transport, Turley, and Oxford Archaeology. Planning has been submitted by Euan Kellie Property Solutions.

If approved, work is expected to begin in Summer 2025, with completion anticipated by June 2027.

This development represents a significant milestone for Stockport, enhancing the town centre’s residential offering while supporting its ongoing economic regeneration.

Cllr Colin Macalister, Cabinet Member for Economy and Regeneration at Stockport Council, commented:

“It’s great news to see this development moving forward, with plans to transform an underused car park into much-needed, high-quality homes right in the heart of Stockport. It’s exciting to see these quality homes being proposed, with many more planned as part of our ambitious vision to create a vibrant new town centre neighbourhood. Over the next decade, Stockport will set new standards for town centre living with modern housing, improved transport links, and new public spaces, raising the bar for what people can expect from town centre living.”