Peaks & Plains appoints chair

The Altrincham-based developer hopes to build 22 homes, which will be marketed at prices between £400,000 to £600,000, on the 6.6-acre site of a former garden centre on London Road in Allostock. 

Rachael Ainscough, managing director of Ainscough Strategic Land, said the “long game” which governs the housebuilding industry is ensuring activity continues, however she called on Government to extend Help to Buy to boost sales in the aftermath.

The housing arm of North Wales-based Pure Residential & Commercial has added two members to its management team, a head of construction and a commercial manager, as it looks to expand in the North West.

Anwyl Homes has bought two parcels of land at Winnington Business Park, Northwich, totalling 18 acres, with a view to building 250 houses as part of a wider mixed-use scheme.

Engie Regeneration's plans to build 140 homes, with a 30% affordable provision, have been recommended for approval by the council next week.

Proposals by two different developers to build 300 homes in Macclesfield and Knutsford are recommended for approval by Cheshire East Council next week.

Controversy over three proposed schemes off Chelford Road near Macclesfield has intensified following publication of a flood risk report.

Outline plans have been submitted for a 50-acre residential development at Omega South in Warrington, formerly the RAF Burtonwood Airfield.

As the developer nears completion on its second and third residential project in Manchester, a further three blocks are being planned in the New Cross neighbourhood.