Path clear for 563-flat Stockport Sainsbury’s project after 24-month wait
Stockport Council has finally rubber-stamped Amstone Developments’ plans for one of the town’s largest residential schemes after “extensive negotiations” in the two years since the £100m project was approved in principle by the authority’s planning committee.
A decision notice has been handed down, which means full planning permission has now been granted for the construction of 563 apartments across three towers of seven, 10, and 15 storeys on a 3.3-acre former Sainsbury’s site on Warren Street.
The finalisation of a section 106 agreement between the council and AMCAP – the vehicle of Amstone Developments behind the scheme – has been reached, meaning plans are clear to move forward.
A spokesperson for Stockport Council said: “The scale and complexity of the project, which includes new residential buildings, commercial space, and public realm improvements, has required extensive negotiation to ensure that the scheme delivers an exemplar development with high standards and long-term benefits for the community.”
It is understood that Amstone is still exploring funding options to bring the scheme forward.
Known as No1 Knightsbridge, the Leach Rhodes Walker-designed scheme would be a key part of Stockport’s £1bn Town Centre East project, which is being led by Stockport’s Mayoral Development Corporation to meet rising housing demand as the town’s population grows.
The council spokesperson added: “The redevelopment of the former Sainsbury’s site on Warren Street is an important part of our £1bn town centre transformation as we continue at full speed to realise our ambitions as becoming the best place to live in the UK to live happy and healthy lives.”
Amstone bought the site from Sainsbury’s in March 2021. The firm also developed the 614-home Clippers Quay in Salford for Grainger, which was completed in 2019.
Deloitte was the planning consultant for Amstone’s Stockport project. The original application was submitted in December 2021.
To view the application, use the reference number DC/083694 on Stockport Council’s planning portal.
