Britannia unveils vision for Stockport Probation Centre
Proposals to redevelop the office building at 19-37 High Street into 45 apartments follow approval of the company’s plans for a similar scheme in Manchester.
Britannia Group is holding a public consultation on its vision for the future of the now-vacant Stockport Probation Centre.
The consultation will run until 15 December and can be accessed at ashtonhale.co.uk.
Ollier Smurthwaite is the architect behind the proposals, which feature a mix of one- and two-bedroom flats, along with a new garden space and a living wall.
Designs seek to retain and refurbish the historic main building while later extensions would be replaced with a new-build.
The main building was constructed in 1900. Previously occupied by wholesale grocers C J Preston & Sons, the block was changed to house the probation centre in 1983.
Britannia purchased the site this summer, before it was vacated in September.
Nick Carter, development director at Britannia, said: “Stockport is thriving, there’s a huge amount of potential and a lot of demand for homes close to the centre of the town.
“We hope local people are as excited as we are by our emerging plans for the former probation centre.”
These emerging plans follow Britannia’s success in July, securing planning permission to transform the former Victoria Park Probation Centre site in Rusholme into 72 homes. The group hopes to kickstart enabling works on the project in January.
Ashton Hale is advising on the latest proposals.
Britannia intends to submit a planning application to Stockport Council in the new year, with the anticipation to start on site late 2024.
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Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for prosperous future ahead
By Dr Mohammad Perwaz
As ever, needs to do more with this highly sustainable town centre location, especially with the updated NPPF about to possibly give Stockport carte blanche to ignore it’s housing need to protect the greenbelt.
By Tom Jacobson
It’s excellent news to see that Britania group is going
Ahead with the new development
By Nizam. Sheikh
Where are all these residents in all new flats being proposed in Stockport going to find green spaces for leisure. GP’s, schools, even dog parks which many towns and cities in Europe provide . This country lacking behind in providing facilities.
By Anonymous
Family housing is needed more. People have 2, 3 or 4 children…and cannot get housing, as everyone is building 2 bed max apartments..not 3 or 4 beds that are much needed on stockport
By Anonymous
People can get on the property ladder just fine, the average salary is 27k and 39k for graduates, that’s a good mortgage
By James
Stockport is practically 100% family housing – what’s needed is a rebalancing of the housing stock towards those who want to live in apartments with Stockport town centre a walkable distance away. Manchester City Centre has done well off the back of apartment-led regeneration and now it’s Stockport’s turn. Those who want family housing can live literally anywhere in Greater Manchester
By Anonymous
I wish artist impressions were realistic. That street and those original buildings look nothing like reality. I been down that street loads of times, even Google Street View keeping it real.
By Anonymous
Excellent planning
By Professor dr karim shah shirazi
There is a lovely little school right next door!?
By Anonymous
Such a small area for so many flats, High Street is a very narrow road and already has a high level of traffic. With the proposed development around the corner at Seaton House, Stockport just may sink!!
By Julia Keeling
Gentle density.
By Rye&Eggs
Ok. Not a bad idea. But AGAIN not much thought has gone on to it. Narrow road. Lack of parking. Oh and YES why do developers think apartments are ALWAYS the answer??.
I know why..it’s the easiest and cheapest option which makes them the MOST PROFIT…
Get real and build HOUSES for families..
By TP
Will sufficient parking be provided for these apartments?
By Caroll
Another great development bringing life to the centre and using brownfield sites, it’s a beautiful building and it helps to maintain the towns heritage.
By Pablo