Story unveils plans for homes on Stockport Grammar School land
Disused sports pitches off Dialstone Lane in Offerton could be redeveloped into 112 homes under plans drawn up by the housebuilder.
Story Homes has launched a consultation on the scheme, which would include 56 affordable properties on land owned by Stockport Grammar School.
The site, between Brooklyn Road and Hornbeam Close, was previously used by the school for playing sports. However, due to numerous issues including safeguarding challenges and a lack of facilities, the fields have not been in active use for over seven years.
“After careful and comprehensive evaluation, Stockport Grammar School has decided to release this land for residential development, which will provide benefits for both the school and the local community,” said Jonathan Lee, chair of governors at Stockport Grammar School.
“The proceeds from this transaction will significantly increase the school’s bursary program, thereby expanding educational opportunities for local children. Additionally, a substantial portion of the funds generated will be invested in enhancing and upgrading the school’s existing facilities.”
Lee added: “If development proceeds, the site could make a significant contribution to Stockport’s supply of both market and affordable housing as well as alleviate pressure on Stockport’s Green Belt.”
Story’s plans include dedicated public open spaces and play areas that will be accessible for both current and future residents.
Martin Nugent, head of land and planning at Story Homes, said: “With our proposal for 112 high-quality homes, including a strong emphasis on affordable housing and public open spaces, we aim to make a lasting positive impact on Stockport.
“We look forward to engaging with the local community and working together to bring this vision to life.”
The consultation will be open until Monday 5 February. You can access the consultation at: https://www.dialstonelaneconsultation.co.uk/.
There are no doctors , dentists or schools to cater for these extra homes. They will quickly be sold on to private landlords and rented as non affordable in a short number of years. If the grammar school want to benefit the local community , stop building on every bit of green we have left in our community
By Anonymous
Absolutely not. The field is a wildlife feeding ground and there is no need for any more houses in the area. The traffic is bad enough as it is and the amenities are stretched as it is.
By Anonymous
We need houses but surely we can do better. What’s the point of a garage? This weird mock Georgian / Edwardian / low cost pastiche of architectural styles and no footpaths anywhere on a rabbit warren. Grim. Can these developers hire an architect please
By Dan
If anyone needs an explanation as to why this country faces a chronic housing supply crisis, one would only need read the comments section of this article.
By PD
It has very definitely been used for sports in the last 7 years. What will happen to the badger sett?
By Anonymous
I was under the impression that this plot of land had some form of covenant on it ?
Not to be built on
Plus there is a badger sett on there
Traffic is terrible on there
I ask where will the access road be?
By Anonymous
Disgusting proposals by Stockport Grammar. They should be promoting the keeping of rare green space and use it for the benefit of the pupils and community. Support the outdoor sports and protect wildlife. Turn it into a useful public space. There are sports teams crying out for space like this. We don’t need more houses and flats
By Anonymous
According to an 18th century map, there was once a ‘castle’ on that land. Will any archaeology carried out before work begins?
By Anonymous
The demand on NHS waiting lists in the area is ridiculous as it is, without adding more houses and more people to the area.
Stockport School is oversubscribed, with local children having to get buses out of the area. How is the area going to cope with more children needing school places?
The traffic is a nightmare. During rush hour it can back up in both directions and then people use roads to cut down, driving at ridiculous speeds.
The field was used in 2020 for Athletics. I stood and watched, so not sure where the ‘it hasn’t been used for seven years’ has come from.
The area does not need more cars in the area, adding to the already polluted air.
How does this fit into the Clean Air proposal?
By Anonymous
Wildlife: This is not the Serengeti. It is a field in Offerton. “What do expect to see out of an Offerton bedroom window? Herds of Wildebeest sweeping majestically across the plains?”
By Basil
SGS taking 10-12 of the properties as part of the deal for ‘staff’….how is that benefiting local children and enabling them to claim a bursary to attend SGS?
By Anonymous
“Safeguarding challenges” is a novel justification for building on playing fields. Do they mean the risk from aggressive tackles or pulling a muscle in the egg and spoon race?
By Anonymous
There are AT LEAST 5 badger setts on this field, (we’ve had the local badger protection group out) and a family of foxes at the bottom end that love to languish right where some of the houses are proposed. This lovely green space is not just a haven for the wildlife, but for local residents with stressful jobs and local children who watch the wildlife on the fields in the evenings. There is so little green space now in Stockport. This is really concerning. Dialstone Lane is busy enough, so many cars already, at least two accidents in the .last few weeks (that I am aware of). We already have difficulties getting into doctors, dentists, etc, without more people packed into this small area. The mental health of the locals who bought properties in good faith, being told that the field was ‘protected by a covenant’ and owned by Stockport Grammar’ who would ‘never sell’ is at risk. The views across this field, the light, in the evenings, the feelings of wellbeing for residents. None of these seem important. Greed driven by greed.
By Sarah Louise Bell
No more houses in what is already an overpopulated area, please. Utter nonsense about there not being enough affordable housing, there’s plenty, but snobbery prevents people from wanting to live in those areas. These will simply be bought to rent by abhorrent landlords, as with everything else.
By Anonymous