Construction on almost 50,000 new homes was completed in the first quarter of 2021 despite the pandemic, the latest government housebuilding figures have revealed. There were 49,470 completed homes in the first quarter of 2021, an increase of 4% on the previous period, the highest number of in … [Read more...]
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Heatherley Wood site manager wins building award
Danny McCarron, Bellway's site manager at its Heatherley Wood development in Alderley Park, has received a Pride in the Job award from the National House Building Council (NHBC). Danny, who started at Bellway as a joiner 25 years ago and has progressed to senior site manager, has previously won … [Read more...]
Cheshire housing providers join North-west affordable homes consortium
A consortium of housing providers from across the North-west has welcomed three new members from Cheshire as it launches its programme to deliver more affordable homes in the region. Poynton based Johnnie Johnson Housing, Macclesfield's Peaks & Plains Housing Trust, and Chester based Muir … [Read more...]
Bellway releases Totley house types at Heatherley Wood development
Bellway has released three of its eagerly awaited three storey Totley house types at Heatherley Wood, with a starting price of £670,000. Complementing the detached new build properties currently under construction at the new build residential development within Alderley Park, the four bedroom … [Read more...]
Planning documents consultations open
Cheshire East Council has opened public consultations following the publication of two draft documents that will help the local authority make future planning decisions. A draft Housing Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) will provide additional guidance as to the 'residential mix' required by … [Read more...]
Further new homes on King’s School site set for approval
Developer Hillcrest's plans for 121 new homes on the former King's School campus in Macclesfield look set for approval from councillors following a number of amendments to earlier proposals. Plans for the development had previously been deferred before Christmas to allow the developers to amend … [Read more...]
Local housing associations launch framework to build 4,000 new homes
A consortium of housing associations and local authorities from across the North-west have announced the launch of a new framework to support 4,000 new homes to be built across the region. The consortium, JV North, includes Macclesfield-based Peaks and Plains Housing Trust, and Poynton-based … [Read more...]
Bellway launches Poynton development
Housebuilder Bellway has now launched its Copperfields development on Dickens Lane, Poynton, after much anticipation by local homebuyers. Bellway has started to welcome visitors – by appointment only – to its new sales and marketing suite at the development. Prospective buyers are learning more … [Read more...]
Permission granted for 134 new homes in Macclesfield
Cheshire East Council has granted outline planning consent for a development of 134 new homes off Chelford Road, between Macclesfield and Henbury. Housebuilder Bellway had planned a larger 157-dwelling development; however proposals for the additional 23 houses on an adjacent plot were rejected … [Read more...]
King’s Quarter development releases further properties for sale
Housebuilder, Bellway, has released further properties for sale on its Macclesfield development, King's Quarter, near the town centre. The scheme comprises a collection of two- to five-bedroom homes, within a mile of Macclesfield town centre and the homes have proved attractive to the growing … [Read more...]
Housebuilder completes King’s School campus purchase
Housebuilder Hillcrest Homes has completed its acquisition of the former Cumberland Street campus of the King's School in Macclesfield. The King’s School campus in Macclesfield was sold to housing developers to allow the school to move to a new, £60 million purpose-built campus in Prestbury, at … [Read more...]
£1.4 billion worth of property sold in Cheshire East in 2020
Research by national estate agent, Keller Williams UK, has revealed Cheshire East to be one of the top 20 areas in England for 2020 property sales. While the majority of property hotspots in England and Wales were in London when compared by total value of property sold, Cheshire East ranked, … [Read more...]