Consortium takes a run at Compstall Mill regeneration
Almost 20 years since Ask put forward plans to redevelop the derelict 19th-century Stockport industrial complex, a group of local business owners is working up proposals for a mixed-use scheme on the site.
Compstall Mill 2025, whose directors are Sarah Jackson, Michael Clark, Philip Newton, Thomas Simpson, acquired the site next to Etherow Country Park at auction last year from Euro Property Investments.
The consortium is now drawing up plans to revamp the four-acre site off Andrew Street in Compstall, delivering up to 135 homes.
New-build homes would be constructed along Andrew Street while Albert and Victoria mills would be converted into apartments, it is understood.
Areas of public realm and improved links through the site connecting the park with Andrew Street also form part of the vision.
A hybrid planning application is anticipated later in the summer, with full permission sought for enabling works, including demolition, drainage and creation of development platforms, alongside outline consent for a wider masterplan. A public consultation will be held before the submission of any plans.
Woodford Land and Planning is advising the consortium and Buju Architects is leading on design.
Sarah Jackson, director at Compstall Mill 2025 and CEJ Construction, said: “Compstall Mill is a historically important site which has unfortunately continued to deteriorate over a long period of time.
“Our ambition is to bring the site back into productive use through a high-quality regeneration scheme that respects its heritage while securing a long-term future for the site. These are still emerging proposals and we look forward to engaging with local residents, stakeholders and Stockport Council before submitting a planning application.”
In 2008, Ask Developments announced its intention to redevelop Compstall Mills, with plans for 122 apartments and houses and 25,000 sq ft of commercial space worked up. However, the project did not progress.
Takes a Run eh.
By Ben
Build affordable housing
By Pat
I hope that something finally happens on this site. To describe it as an eyesore would be an understatement. Anyone trying to come up with something pleasant to look (as well as to live in) has their work cut out. The old mills are appalling but I suppose the heritage brigade will stop them being demolished. “Let’s preserve them for future generations to enjoy” will be trotted out even though those generations would probably just like somewhere nice to live.
By Anonymous
Let’s hope this goes ahead. Some great heritage buildings on that site which desperately need to be brought back into use.
By Anonymous
Crumpsall mill used to be haunted make sure a catholic priest blesses the site so you don’t have disturbinces
By D.woods
Two issues there, D. woods. One, this is in Compstall, not North Manchester, so the ghosts shouldn’t be a problem here. And two, there’s no such thing as ghosts.
By Yvette Fielding
@ D.woods (May 18, 2026 at 10:00 pm) Good job this is Compstall Mill then.
By Anonymous
Fantastic news! The setting is superb and premium. A mix of new homes and converting the historic mills is just what the doctor ordered. Good luck to the developers.
By Grumpy Old Git
I have seen the BUJU plans that show all traffic in and out is via the existing gateway at the lodge building.
133 houses means probably
more than 133 cars using this directly onto the narrow bridge.absolutely crazy!
My petition calls for a footbridge alongside the road bridge,to cater for increased pedestrian traffic.
Please see the petition “safety at Compstall Bridge Development petition” on the internet
By Tony Bryan
@Tony Bryan (12:14 pm) – you do realise that not all 133 cars would be leaving the site / accessing the bridge at exactly the same time? Pretty sure it will cope with a handful of cars passing during rush hour.
By Anonymous
As a local with historic family links to this site, I am in favour of the long overdue re-development. However, I would like to make a broader point regarding vehicular access. Currently we are in a politically led building frenzy with little consideration for transport infrastructure. Anyone who has to navigate Compstall and surrounding areas knows about congestion. Do we give enough consideration to improving our 19th Century infrastructure? I would estimate that 133 dwellings will translate into at least 266 additional vehicles. The bridge has been a bottleneck since the mid 1970s. A more realistic vehicular access / egress would be a good idea.
By TP
Answer to “anonymous”
The houses and apartments at Compstall Mill will not be retiement homes.
The majority will be young families with children,mainly exiting at school time and on to work.adding to an already busy road.
There was a suggestion of a roundabout near to the bus stop site an d an exit ther. That busy bridge has a footpath 600mm wide(2 feet).it is a major hazard already withou more foot traffic and car congestion.
I am asking for a steel footbridge on the other ,western side,as part of any housing developement plan,as mandatory.
By Tony bryan
I am certain a new footbridge will be part of the plan, as the current narrow path on one side of the busy road is dangerous.
This regeneration is long overdue and its good news that a local group of investors have picked this site for development .
We should support them instead of looking for things to grumble at.
By N
Nobody has,mentioned the extra electricity supply needed,or more important,the drainage and sewerage for 133 dwellings,which means more than 133 people.the schools in the area are already oversubscribed.these infrastructure needs have to be considered in the big picture
By Tony Bryan