Stories Driven by change
Sector: Real Estate
Old Trafford Task Force feasibility work reveals new stadium could
Real Estate , Sport
The once-in-a-generation opportunity to replace Old Trafford with a new 100,000-seater Manchester United stadium and regenerate the surrounding area could…
Manchester may finally get a lido as part of plans
Real Estate
A lido may be on the way to Manchester for the first time in decades, as part of major plans…
Heywood set to see its civic square transformed in redevelopment
Real Estate
Rochdale Council has revealed its vision for a transformed Peine Square in the town of Heywood. The proposed plans would…
100% tenancy reached with National Highways agreeing latest deal
Real Estate
After already attracting key tenancies from the likes of Deloitte, XPS Group, Aecom and Ridge, as well as flexible workspace…
Bid to create £250m mixed neighbourhood launched with planning submission
Real Estate
A planning application has been submitted for a £250m mixed residential neighbourhood in Stockport following a detailed community consultation. The proposals have been brought forward by The Stockport 8 LLP – a joint venture of Stockport Council and ECF (itself a joint venture between Homes England, Legal & General and Muse.) The proposals seek to create a neighbourhood to the west of Stockport town centre, known as Stockport 8, located on land either side of King Street West and next to the railway viaduct, reconnecting the area to the town centre and creating a walkable, integrated community under the railway arches. The plans sit at the heart of the £500m Stockport MDC masterplan to transform Stockport Town Centre West into the UK’s most sustainable, liveable town centre. They propose a high quality, green neighbourhood featuring a mix of housing tenures to suit existing and new homeowners and tenants. Combining all of the best attributes of the existing area with innovative placemaking to deliver a vibrant new part of town for Stopfordians, Stockport 8 is a key element of the wider £1bn investment being delivered across the town centre. The plans have been shaped following a two-stage conversation with local people, businesses and stakeholders, which began in January 2024. The submitted plans include: A diverse mix of up to 1,300 high quality, energy-efficient homes aimed at every stage of life and fully connected to the surrounding communities. Spaces for businesses and community uses at ground floor level, which complement the existing town centre offering. A neighbourhood centred around new public spaces to bring the community together and provide exciting settings for people to meet, relax and enjoy. Improvements to the environment around the busy and vital road network that runs through this part of Stockport. A series of improvements to the public realm. Residential courtyards and areas for green roofs to the buildings, providing a home for wildlife. A safe environment for all, that promotes active, sustainable travel with a pedestrian-only street running through the centre of the scheme. Car parking, car clubs, electric vehicle charging and plenty of cycle parking, ensuring that the neighbourhood is accessible to all. Celebrating Stockport’s rich heritage and character including plans to reintroduce the historic street pattern and street names. Eamonn Boylan, Interim Chair at Stockport MDC, said: “As the largest single development in the Town Centre West masterplan, Stockport 8 marks a significant step towards realising our ambitious vision to set a new standard of town centre living. “Our plans for Stockport 8 will build on the momentum of our housing delivery to date, adding a further 1,300 homes to the 1,200 already completed or under way. This is not just a step, but a leap forward towards our ambition to deliver 4,000 homes – a goal which the MDC is well on the way to achieving.” He added:…
