Stockport City Centre Regeneration Plans Continue At Pace
The major regeneration of Stockport continues at pace, with the latest plans for a 16-storey residential tower block set to be approved in the coming weeks. The Manchester Evening News reports that the latest proposals would see 72 new apartments with balconies plus co-working space on the lower floors.
The former George pub on the corner of Wellington Road North and Heaton Lane will be demolished to make way for the new development. Provincial Land is expected to submit the proposals to the local planning authority shortly.
Stockport is currently undergoing a £1 billion transformation, after the town centre suffered a significant decline with the closure of big-name brand stores, including Marks and Spencers, British Home Stores, Top Shop, and Debenhams. The high number of empty retail units led to a loss of visitors and vibrancy to the town.
However, now Stockport is being revived with a significant regeneration scheme known as the Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC). The town is ideally placed, just a few miles south of Manchester city centre with excellent transport links to the rest of the country, yet its central areas have become drab and neglected.
Among the new plans are a £120m transport interchange and the redevelopment of a historic cotton mill that is situated near Stockport’s iconic viaduct. The existing Grade II listed Weir Mill will be converted into 87 apartments, while a further 166 new build homes will be created on the site.
The planners describe the scheme as an ‘intergenerational community’ that will also feature cafes, bars, and independent shops. Meanwhile, the site of a former supermarket on Warren Street in the town centre will be redeveloped into 573 new homes over three buildings of variable height, with further potential for shops, gyms, food outlets and creches.
The overall vision for the town is to create a ‘walkable neighbourhood’ that reflects the new ways that town and city centres are being used, as traditional bricks and mortar shopping centres decline.
The majority of the initial investment is being provided by the government. However, the scale and the ambition of the plans are also attracting private investors who want to take advantage of the convenient location and promised new facilities.
Cllr Mark Hunter, Leader of Stockport Council said: “Empowered communities and well-planned, vibrant places are the backbone of a thriving Stockport. This UKSPF funding will help us to deliver on the ambition and priorities set out in our Borough Plan and will support our Town of Culture plans.”
He added: “This funding also provides vital support to the Council, organisations, and individuals who are working tirelessly to improve the lives of people in our communities. It will also drive sustainable growth, foster social cohesion, and create activities that everyone can take part in and environments where everyone can flourish.”
Stockport was once at the heart of Britain’s industrial revolution, thanks to its location at the source of the River Mersey, at the confluence of the Rivers Goyt and Tame. It was known for silk and cotton production, and was at the centre of the hatting industry.
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