Shot Tower resi scheme in for fresh consent
Altrincham-based developer Whitecroft Group has resubmitted plans for its flagship residential development at the 18th century Shot Tower and former lead works in Chester.
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Government housing regulations ‘failing private tenants’
Bernard Priest, Manchester City Council’s deputy leader and Ardwick councillor said the lack of support for councils regulating private landlords “represents a clear division between the interests of Manchester people and the insiders that are currently in power”.
CWAC adds 50 homes to £300m Northgate
Cheshire West & Chester Council has upped the number of residential units at the £300m Northgate development from 70 to 120 as it prepares to discuss its progress so far at a cabinet meeting next week.
Unanimous approval for Chester care home
Cheshire West & Chester Council has granted planning permission for a 72-bed Belong care home, designed by Pozzoni, on the outskirts of Chester city centre.
Surprise refusals at Cheshire West & Chester planning meeting
At the committee yesterday councillors went against planning officers’ recommendations on proposals involving holiday developments and student accommodation.
Consent near for student block and housing scheme
Cheshire West & Chester Council is set to approve 193 homes and accommodation for 376 students, while a proposal for 143 holiday lodges and a sailing facility has been recommended for refusal at a planning meeting next week.
Redrow moves forward with next 450 homes at Ledsham
Redrow is set to received detailed planning consent for “a significant phase” of development at its Ledsham Garden Village in Little Sutton, when Cheshire West & Chester Council’s planning committee meets next week.
CWAC moves to replace housing management contractors
Cheshire West & Cheshire Council is close to selecting City West Housing Trust, part of ForViva Group, as its new housing management contractor for 5,500 properties across Ellesmere Port and Neston.
CWAC consults on second phase of Local Plan
Cheshire West & Chester Council will open the public consultation into part two of its Local Plan this week, which includes land allocations and detailed policies on development in the borough until 2030.
Rare new townhouse to be built within Chester city walls
Planning permission has been granted for a new four-storey townhouse in the Chester city centre conservation area. The designer of the house, for a private client, believes it is the first single-occupancy dwelling to be permitted within the city walls in living memory.
