Stockport golf course with permission for 278 homes hits market
Having successfully overturned the council’s decision to reject the scheme earlier this year, Hollins Strategic Land is looking to sell the 45-acre Gatley Golf Course.
The developer has appointed Savills to market the site for sale and the agency is expected the opportunity to generate a high number of bids.
Ed Rooney, director at Savills, said: “Savills are delighted to bring to the market this high quality and accessible site in a sought-after South Manchester location between Gatley and Heald Green village centres.
“We anticipate strong interest from housebuilders and registered providers who see this tremendous opportunity to create an outstanding place to live.”
Hollins Strategic Land had its plans for 278 homes on the disused golf course refused by Stockport Council’s planning committee against the recommendation of officers, just weeks after the council lost an appeal over a similar scheme in Hazel Grove, which had also been recommended for approval.
In the case of Gatley Golf Course, the committee had cited concerns about the loss of open space.
The refusal prompted an appeal that was ultimately successful. The planning inspector cited Stockport’s inability to prove a five-year housing land supply as the main reason for having overturned the refusal.
The scheme proposes a mix of homes, including 50% affordable, and 25 acres of public open space.
Paul O’Shea, director at Hollins Strategic Land, said: “We have once again succeeded in achieving permission for much-needed new homes through our careful evidence-led approach to planning using our in-depth expertise and extensive experience to unlock the site’s potential.
“We look forward to working with Savills to identify a purchaser for the site who will be keen to turn our vision into reality.”
Broadway Malyan is the masterplan architect for the 45-acre site. Asteer Planning supported the developer through the appeal.
Why do we need Savills why can’t HSL market the site more expense for no good reason
By Peter Matthews
Not more green fields built on, it’s disgraceful. Go build somewhere else.
By Anonymous
What a shame to lose this Golf Club which was established in 1912.i have been a member for over 50 years and had so many great times there.
By Godders
In for a shock when they come to discharge the surface water.
By Paul
‘Evidence led’ eh? Where’s the evidence that even more traffic in that area will be remotely manageable?
By Mgb
I live on styal road very near the golf this site,however with the ever growing population we need to build affordable housing for our grand children’s future existence,the only alternative is living in high rise flats,no thank you
By Anonymous
Shame it cant be converted in to a new park, do we even create new parks any more? it would help with the effects of the climate crisis, great for wildlife and people health and well-being and a place for children to play. This is a good example of were building the same houses on surrounding fields instead would be a good trade off.
By GetItBuilt!
Make sure the theatre isn’t impacted too much! Need decent parking and access. That road is going to go right past the loading doors – where large vehicles need to park up to deliver to the theatre. Of course, if the theatre is loud (they get loud) – will neighbours complain?!
By Anonymous
We are losing everything people enjoy. Pubs golf course. Etc.britain just going to be houses. No green grass .what next
By Dot
I’m sure the market for this will be on fire.
By Anthony
Why do we have to have all out lovely green belt land taken up for housing… there’s far too many empty new homes I. South mcr and no greenery…this will also put extra pressure on the infrastructure of the main roads, plus builders don’t care about flood plains…it will certainly cause a lot of distress to our wildlife…
By Prettywoman
No point in building all these homes without the infrastructures to support them! More chaos in and around the already overcrowded roads.
By Jayne porter
Stockport planning department have now lost two appeals hazel grove and now Gatley by losing its cost approx £600, 000 in legal fees as they lost and will have to pay the costs us ratepayers will have to pay towards this in our council tax all the planning councilors should be dismissed they are not fit to serve on our behalf
By Peter Matson
I can’t understand why it’s so low density. Those gardens are bigger than the surrounding streets.
Not a fan of building on green space either but this isn’t post-war era – Manchester is a growing city and needs more houses, should at least be a mix of densities there.
By Rob H
Another loss of open green space – how sad.
By Vixenda
Why bother voting For a local council as they have no power to stop anything.. Instead of representing their constituents.their role is to act on behalf of dictatorship government.
By Anonymous
What about access to this heavily congested area – only one road in and out. How many new health facilities and school places included???
By George Rogers
Put social housing first. Hey not a chance. Snobs. Long live the revolution.
By Mike
Who are these homes for?
By Anonymous
Hope no trucks come past my house because they won’t get through
By Anonymous
Accessible through tight narrow roads with young families ,all about the money again.Even the members who will make money on the sale are arguing about it ,pure greed
By Anonymous
After the new year floods I hope there’s an effective way of dealing with the run off. Pointless building more homes when existing homes are at increased risk of flooding. A nd I have no idea how Styal Road will cope with even more traffic and the two minutes wait per change of traffic light sequence at the relief road junction!
By Pat
Crikey, the comments on here. It has planning, the decision made. Its not green fields its a golf course, not publicly accessible and there are lots of them, most struggling with membership and running costs. This proposes a new public 25 acre park. new housing in a fast growing city region with 50% affordable/social. Surface water will need to balanced at existing rates, traffic surveys will have been done, education capacity will have been accounted for along with impact on health facilities , BNG will be 110% minimum and the houses will be more sustainable and efficient than most others. Development isn’t about greed and it’s a necessary process to meet growing and changing populations and the companies involved need to make a profit to stay in business.
By Max H