Developers Russell LDP have submitted plans for over 400 new homes and 72-bed care facility in Woodford on the Stockport-Cheshire border, following public consultation earlier this year. Developers are seeking outline planning permission for 395 new homes, and 15 self-build properties, as well as … [Read more...]
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Consultation launched on 450 new homes in Woodford
David Wilson Homes, part of major housebuilder Barratt Redrow Homes, has launched a public consultation on plans to build around 450 new homes in Woodford, on the Stockport-Cheshire border. Plans for the Upper Swineseye Farm site are the latest major housing development to be proposed in … [Read more...]
Royal London consults on plans for new homes in Wilmslow
Financial services firm, Royal London, seeking views from the public on plans for new homes on the site of its former Wilmslow campus. The reimagining of its campus and Royal London House look to provide new homes on this brownfield site, featuring amenities, enhanced site permeability, and … [Read more...]
Cheshire property group acquires Glasgow landmark
Alderley Edge-headquartered property group, Vita Group, has announced it has acquired the Met Tower, one of Glasgow's most iconic landmarks. The developer plans to redevelop the building, which has been vacant for over a decade, and bring its Union co-living concept to Scotland for the first … [Read more...]
Bellway receives Civic Society award in Macclesfield
Housebuilder Bellway has received a prestigious award from Macclesfield Civic Society for its Kings Quarter development in the town centre. Founded in 1962, Macclesfield Civic Society is a voluntary organisation that monitors development in the town, keeping an eye on planning applications and … [Read more...]
AI tool launched to help address planning delays
The UK government has announced the roll out of a new AI tool to enable local authority planning officers to process applications more quickly and reduce delays. Speaking at London Tech Week, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced the launch of “Extract” – an AI assistant developed by … [Read more...]
SME housebuilders to benefit from new planning changes
SME housebuilders are set to benefit from the latest changes to the planning system announced by government. Proposals look to simplify processes for developers to bring forward schemes of 49 or fewer homes. While smaller firms provide local jobs and train eight in ten construction … [Read more...]
Over 500 new homes proposed for Stockport-Cheshire border
Developers, Russell LDP, has begun preparing plans for a development of over 500 new homes on the Stockport-Cheshire border, adjacent to Harrow Estates’ Woodford Garden Village scheme. The developer is currently preparing an outline planning application for the approximately 30 hectare site off … [Read more...]
Cheshire East Council to refresh Local Plan
Cheshire East Council has shared an update on work to prepare a new Local Plan, setting out future acceptable development in the borough. The Council agreed to prepare a new Local Plan in 2023, however, delayed starting work amid proposed changes to legislation both under the previous … [Read more...]
Next steps agreed for Handforth Garden Village scheme
Cheshire East Council's economy and growth committee are to explore forming a joint venture to deliver 1,500 new homes at Handforth Garden Village. The joint venture would see the council and MADE Partnership work together as master developer on the project. Development of Handforth Garden … [Read more...]
Changes to statutory consultees set out in further proposals to speed up planning processes
Further reforms to the planning system have been announced by government as part of proposals to speed up decisions and accelerate the building of new homes. Plans will limit the scope of statutory consultees, and remove a limited number of organisations from being required to comment on planning … [Read more...]
Plans submitted for extension to Woodford Garden Village
Harrow Estates, part of Barratt Redrow Homes, has submitted plans to extend Woodford Garden Village following two rounds of public consultation last Summer. A sustainable mix of around 540 new homes is proposed including family housing, senior living, and self-build plots on the former Woodford … [Read more...]