Northstone tables plans for 175 Hazel Grove homes
Arguing for the 22-acre site’s Grey Belt credentials, the Peel-owned developer has submitted plans for a residential scheme to the rear of big Sainsbury’s.
Located off Mill Street behind the large supermarket in Hazel Grove, Northstone’s scheme would feature 175 two-, three-, and four-bed homes. The majority – 128 – would have three bedrooms in response to a local housing needs assessment. 50% of the total would be affordable.
The developer argues that the site, currently designated as Green Belt, meets the criteria for Grey Belt and the council agrees, according to a planning statement prepared by NJL Consulting. The site forms part of a wider allocation within Stockport’s emerging local plan that could accommodate up to 500 homes.
“The inclusion of the site within the emerging local plan demonstrates the council’s recognition that this is an appropriate, sustainable, and deliverable location for future residential growth,” NJL’s planning statement says.
A 13.4-metre wide strip of land dissecting the parcel in two is safeguarded for a link road. Fred Perry Way, a footpath, also runs through the site.
Hope Architects is leading on design. Iceni, Redmore Environmental, E3P, Brookbanks, and Mode are also advising.
To learn more, search for reference number DC/099386 on Stockport Council’s planning portal.
