Story readies plans for 300 Hazel Grove homes
Located on a swathe of Green Belt between Sandown Road and the town’s golf course, the scheme would provide a mix of two- to five-bedroom homes.
Story Homes is preparing a planning application for the scheme and will launch a consultation on its 300-home Hazel grove project on Monday.
The Green Belt development would feature 50% affordable homes, according to the developer.
Josh Dobson-Brear, land manager for Story Homes North West said: “We are committed to delivering a development that responds to local needs, including a high proportion of affordable housing, enhancements to infrastructure, and increased access to green space.
“The site is well-located with access to public transport links, shops, community facilities, and employment opportunities, and we see this scheme as an opportunity to create a place that is inclusive, functional, and designed for modern living.”
The project team features Ryan & May, I-transport, Cavendish, Escape Urbanists.
Story is the latest in a growing line of developers to target Stockport’s Green Belt following plans from the likes of Miller Homes, Harrow Estates, Jones Homes, and Russell LDP in recent months.
Stockport Council has been criticised for pulling out of the Places for Everyone joint strategic plan for Greater Manchester and not moving quickly enough to update its local plan, which some believe have emboldened housebuilders.
