Stalybridge resi set to sail though planning

Proposals from Bankfoot APAM on behalf of the Greater Manchester Pension Fund for 102 flats on land between the Tameside town’s train and bus stations have received no objections.

Tameside Council’s planning committee will meet to determine the application for the first phase of the resi-led Stalybridge West masterplan next week.

Officers have recommended the project for approval after statutory consultees raised no concerns. The only representation made during the planning consultation was from an RSPB representative who suggested the use of swift bricks within the scheme.

Development manager Bankfoot APAM lodged plans for a mix of 102 apartments and townhouses on a four-acre site off Harrop Street, Chapel Street and Market Street last year.

The council said the project, designed by TODD Architects, would “make a significant contribution to the on-going investment and regeneration of the town”.

All of the homes – 44 townhouses and 58 apartments – would be affordable and are being targeted at young families, key workers, and young professionals.

AshtonHale is advising on planning. LDA Design, Anderton Gables, CWC, Civic, and Pegasus make up the project team.

To learn more, search for reference number 25/00972/FUL on Tameside Council’s planning portal.

Bankfoot APAM is also acting as development manager for the GMPF on the £200m redevelopment of the Soapworks at Salford Quays and recently lodged plans to demolish 375,000 sq ft of outmoded industrial space in Warrington and build four modern replacement units totaling 295,000 sq ft for landowner CapitaLand.

Also up for determination next week are plans for a replacement Russell Scott Primary School in Denton.

The existing facility, which suffers from a range of defects, will remain in situ until a new 35,000 sq ft school is built elsewhere on the school’s grounds. Once the new school is up and running the old one will be demolished.

The new, two-storey school will accommodate 427 students – the same capacity as the current complex, and more than 60 full- and part-time staff, according to early-stage plans lodged with Tameside Council.

As well as classrooms, an assembly hall, SEN unit, and kitchens feature under the proposals.

It is anticipated that construction would begin in May 2026, subject to planning permission, according to planning documents. Completion is scheduled for September 2027.

Iceni is advising on planning. Ellis Williams is the architect. To learn more, search for reference number 25/00834/ENV on Tameside Council’s planning portal.