Lower Moss Wood nature reserve and wildlife hospital on School Lane in Ollerton, Knutsford has received a £200 donation from housebuilder Bellway. With its Weaver Green development taking shape on Chelford Road, just a short distance from Lower Moss, Bellway was keen to support the important work … [Read more...]
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Independent planning inspector backs Council’s proposals for strengthening policies
Cheshire East Council’s plans to strengthen its development framework for the borough has been declared ‘sound’ by an independent planning inspector. The draft site allocation and development policy document (SADPD) has already undergone four rounds of consultation and will support the wider … [Read more...]
Consultation launches on guidance over financial contributions to community facilities for Cheshire East property developments
Cheshire East Council has begun a consultation on new guidance as to how it secures financial contributions from developers for community facilities. The Council has published its draft developer contributions supplementary planning document (SPD), and is seeking feedback on the document from the … [Read more...]
Over 200 new homes set for approval off Chelford Road, Macclesfield
Cheshire East Council has been recommended to approve a development of over 200 new homes off Chelford Road on the outskirts of Macclesfield. Plans have been brought forward by Wilmslow-based Jones Homes and national housebuilder, Redrow. Plans for the development of 216 new homes were first … [Read more...]
Planning approval for 54 homes on former Royal London site
Housing developer, Story Homes, has secured approval for the 54-home Fulshaw Manor scheme on the former site of Royal London's Wilmslow headquarters. The Cumbrian housebuilder acquired the 9.1 acre Westlands plot of the finance group's campus off Alderley Road, Wilmslow, which was sold by Royal … [Read more...]
First plots released for new homes on former King’s School campus
Developer, Hall & Co, have released the first plots as part of the redevelopment for new homes of the former King's School campus in Macclesfield. The family-run developer, which is also behind schemes in Stockport's historic Underbanks conservation area and sustainability-focused community … [Read more...]
Survey of SME landlords reveals optimism for property demand
The first Handelsbanken SME Landlord Survey found a majority of landlords believe demand for both residential and commercial property will increase over the next year, and are planning to expand their portfolios as a result. The nationwide survey of full-time landlords owning at least four … [Read more...]
Council strengthens planning guidance for housing schemes
Cheshire East Council has strengthened its planning guidance for new housing schemes proposed in the borough. The Council has formally adopted a new supplementary planning document (SPD) that provides additional guidance on the residential mix of new developments, including the provision of … [Read more...]
Cheshire East Council set to update planning strategy
Cheshire East Council is to decide whether it should update long-term planning strategy in response to changes to its environmental strategy and investment opportunities of HS2. A meeting of the council's environment and communities committee on 1 July will consider a report that recommends … [Read more...]
Greater powers for local leaders announced in new Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill
New plans to enshrine the government’s Levelling Up Agenda into law have been announced, including plans to give local leaders greater power over regeneration and housing. The Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill will give more UK regions the opportunity to create local mayors with greater devolved … [Read more...]
Cheshire East backs changes to town and parish council governance
Cheshire East Council has backed changes to the governance of town and parish councils across the borough. The decision to approve the recommendations of the council's cross-party community governance review sub-committee was made during a vote at a meeting of the full council on 27th April, and … [Read more...]
Commercial property partner hire for SAS Daniels
Cheshire law firm, SAS Daniels, has announced the expansion of its commercial property department with the appointment of Nicola Deutsch as partner. Nicola (pictured) has joined the firm from Slater Heelis, where she was partner and head of residential development. She joins SAS Daniels to take … [Read more...]