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...]
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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...]
Planning process to be overhauled in bid to accelerate housebuilding
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has set out plans to speed up the planning process and overhaul local planning committees as part of measures to accelerate housebuilding and stimulate economic growth. Proposals will allow for applications that comply with local development plans to bypass … [Read more...]
Up to 700 new homes proposed on Stockport-Cheshire border near Stanley Green
Housebuilder, Bloor Homes, has begun a public consultation on plans for a development of up to 700 new homes near Stanley Green Retail Park on the Stockport-Cheshire border. Dubbed Heald Green East, plans for the site off the A34 include proposals for an additional local train station on the line … [Read more...]
Second consultation launched on Woodford Garden Village extension plans
Harrow Estates, part of Redrow Group, has launched a second consultation regarding emerging plans to extend Woodford Garden Village on the Stockport-Cheshire border. Following initial public consultation in the Summer, the masterplan for the development has been updated with further design work … [Read more...]
Consultation launched on extension of Woodford Garden Village
Harrow Estates, part of Redrow Group, has launched a public consultation over emerging plans to extend Woodford Garden Village as part of a comprehensive masterplan. A sustainable mix of around 500 new homes is proposed including a significant portion of affordable homes, family housing, senior … [Read more...]
Luxury Prestbury apartments set to be among the North’s most expensive flats
A development of six luxury apartments in Prestbury are expected to become among the most expensive flats in the entire North of England when they complete later this year. The Fairways scheme, overlooking Prestbury Golf Club has been designed and built by Prestbury Estates, with backing of a … [Read more...]
Work begins on new Local Plan for Cheshire East
Cheshire East Council has begun work on a new Local Plan for the borough, which will help inform planning decisions and development through to the 2040s. A 12-week consultation is underway to hear from residents, businesses and other stakeholders as to the issues future local planning policies … [Read more...]
Bellway partners with mortgage provider to support Cheshire homebuyers
Housebuilder Bellway has partnered with Own New on a mortgage product that will make it more affordable to purchase a new homes at three of its Cheshire developments. A new mortgage product, Own New Rate Reducer, could see buyers of new-build Bellway homes benefit from interest rates from below … [Read more...]