Developers McCarthy & Stone have won planning approval for 89 retirement homes including a care facility on the former King's School site in Macclesfield, Place North West has reported. The proposed development comprises 31 retirement flats, aimed at the over-seventies, with a separate … [Read more...]
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Bellway optimistic for future sales
Housebuilder Bellway is positive about the group's future outlook in its most recent trading update, reporting a £1.5 billion order book. While construction sites and sales offices were unable to operate for much of the coronavirus lockdown, the firm announced a strong balance sheet and order … [Read more...]
New housing framework will aid delivery of affordable homes in Cheshire
A new housing development framework will enable Cheshire East Council to have greater control on land sold for housing. The new framework will set controls on the type, price and forms of housing on council-owned land sold to developers for housing, allowing for a push towards greater levels of … [Read more...]
Bellway developments reopen across Cheshire
Housebuilder Bellway has reopened the sales offices at a number of its new build developments across Cheshire, following closures due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Following the government's announcement that construction and sale of homes can resume, Bellway has reopened its sales offices and … [Read more...]
Alderley Edge Neighbourhood Plan secures overwhelming backing
Following a formal consultation on the Neighbourhood Plan, Alderley Edge residents have been overwhelmingly positive in backing the proposals that will guide future planning decisions in the village. The consultation was the final of a series of consultations giving Alderley Edge residents the … [Read more...]
Macclesfield housing association appoints new Chair
Macclesfield housing association, Peaks & Plains Housing Trust, has announced the appointment of Jane McCall as Chair of the Board. She succeeds outgoing Chair, John Hudson, from May 2020, after previously holding a number of strategic and governance roles in the housing, health and legal … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Best practices for moving home during Covid-19
As the lockdown measures to curb the coronavirus begin to be lifted, solicitors Poole Alcock share their advice for moving home safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. On Sunday night, everything changed. You are now able to: Visit estate agents, builder’s sales offices, and show homesView … [Read more...]
Macclesfield mill conversion plans submitted
Plans have been submitted to Cheshire East Council for the conversion a former silk mill in Macclesfield into apartments. Developers and owners, the Almand-Smith family, plan to convert the grade II listed Upper Paradise Mill into 10 apartments in Macclesfield town centre. The building has been … [Read more...]
Bellway retains its HBF five-star status
Housebuilder Bellway has achieved five-star status for the fourth year in a row in the latest Home Builders Federation (HBF) Customer Satisfaction Survey. The residential developer with a regional office in Birchwood in Warrington and developments across the North West, including Heatherley Wood … [Read more...]
Macclesfield mortgage broker identifies UK’s noisiest neighbours
From loud music and raves to loud sex and barking dogs, the UK’s noisiest (and quietest) neighbourhoods outside the capital have been revealed by Macclesfield based online mortgage broker, Mojo Mortgages. A Freedom of Information request submitted to UK local authorities into the noise complaints … [Read more...]
Council set to approve Wilmslow and Macclesfield apartment schemes
Cheshire East Council is set to approve two apartment schemes in Wilmslow and Macclesfield, totalling 49 apartments, at the Planning Committee's next meeting on 11th March. In Wilmslow, planners have recommended approval for the former Hillside Care Home on Adlington Road to be demolished, and … [Read more...]
Anwyl Group celebrate 90th birthday with charitable donations
Housebuilding and construction company, the Anwyl Group, turns 90 years old this year. Anwyl is behind the new residential development, The Fairways, coming soon to Handforth. To mark the milestone, the housebuilder has a series of 90-themed community and charity donations planned during its … [Read more...]