New homes will Campus redevelopment ‘boost economy’ plan submitted to council
PLANS to build 209 houses in Bramhall will boost the local economy by millions, a development boss has claimed.
The Midland Road scheme, put forward by Persimmon Homes, will also include a country park and three children’s play areas.
Mark Cook, north west regional director for Persimmon Homes, said if the development is approved it would create 39 construction jobs – and 59 ‘spin-off’ jobs per year of construction.
In addition, it would generate £340,000 per year in additional council tax revenue – and an estimated annual spend by the fully occupied households of £3.2m.
It would also provide an additional £6m gross value per year – and a £1.2 million new homes bonus to the council over four years.
Blueprints show the development will offer buyers a choice of two, three and four-bed properties – and one-bed apartments.
Mr Cook said building new homes is crucial to economic growth.
“For every new home built, up to two new jobs are created for a year,” he added.
“Building new homes plays a significant role in attracting and retaining a skilled workforce and generating additional income for existing residents and revenues for local authorities.”
He also claimed that the new park, foot and cycle paths will also provide opportunities for recreation – and improve residents’ physical and mental health – and overall well being.
The works are due to take four years to complete. INDIGO Planning has submitted a major planning application to Stockport council to redevelop the main college campus, following an extensive public consultation.
The £24 million proposals include creating a new main entrance, erecting a new building known as ‘The Street’ to link the campus together, demolishing redundant floorspace, refurbishing existing buildings both internally and externally and introducing new landscaping and courtyards.
This follows Stockport council’s approval of a planning application for enabling works, comprising partial demolition of the Vernon Centre on Royal George Street, which will make way for a new college car park when demolition starts this autumn.
Students and staff will be relocated to other parts of the college site while the works are ongoing.
The plans have been submitted on behalf of The Trafford College Group who have merged with Stockport College in a bid to turn around its fortunes.
Subject to receiving approval, the scheme is due to be fully complete in December 2020.
The scheme, designed by Project 3 Architects, will create a striking new appearance along Wellington Road to improve the perception of the college and wider town centre.
The wider project team includes Rider Levett Bucknall, Planit-IE, Hydrock, CBO Transport, Ecology Solutions, FPCR Environment and Design, Sub Surface North West and Renaissance, with Wates as construction partner.
The Masterplan will be finalised in the coming weeks and submitted to the council, providing assurance that the college is committed to redeveloping the whole site.