{"id":289109,"date":"2025-07-24T23:15:20","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T23:15:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/289109\/"},"modified":"2025-07-24T23:15:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T23:15:20","slug":"another-step-in-stockports-incredible-transformation-is-about-to-be-made","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/289109\/","title":{"rendered":"Another step in Stockport&#8217;s incredible transformation is about to be made"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The work could start in 2026 and continue in phases until June 2034.<\/p>\n<p>18:44, 24 Jul 2025Updated 18:54, 24 Jul 2025<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0_JS376096795.jpg\" alt=\"How the 'Stockport 8' development site might look.\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>How the &#8216;Stockport 8&#8217; development site might look.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Huge plans for a new neighbourhood next to Stockport\u2019s iconic railway arches look set to go ahead.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The \u00a3250m project, known as <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/stockport\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Stockport<\/a> 8, will see 1,300 homes built across three plots of land to the west of Stockport Viaduct and transport interchange.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Councillors will decide the plans at Stockport\u2019s central area committee on July 31, with a recommendation to approve.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The work could start in 2026 and continue in phases until June 2034.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Never miss a story with the MEN&#8217;s daily Catch Up newsletter &#8211; get it in your inbox by signing up <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/newsletter-preference-centre\/?view=Solus&amp;mailingListId=b8052254-66af-41f3-9dae-7bbb0e3391c6&amp;utm_source=solusarticle\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"hereLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Plot one includes three detached buildings between nine and 11 stories in height, based on the Stagecoach bus depot which would be demolished.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Plots two and three are asking for outline planning permission, but the concept design could see buildings up to 11 and 16 stories in height.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The tallest tower would be up to 94m in height, higher than the 34m Viaduct that is a famous part of Stockport\u2019s skyline.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Currently, the land area is home to a mix of low-rise buildings on the intersection of King Street West and Daw Bank, including industrial and office use, as well as surface level car parking.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0_JS338986387-1.jpg\" alt=\"New images of the proposed Stockport 8 redevelopment.\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>New images of the proposed Stockport 8 redevelopment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Designs involve creating 1,573 sqm of space for businesses and the community, with the project dubbed the \u2018the single largest residential regeneration scheme\u2019 in Stockport town centre west.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Join our Stockport WhatsApp group <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/F9uuTLqp0Kd5CXXLvoKlxD\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"HERELink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The aim of Stockport 8 is to create a \u2018well-connected walkable place\u2019 that blends new development with the town\u2019s history.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Stockport 8 is being led by English Cities Fund, a partnership between Muse, Legal and General, and Homes England, working alongside <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/stockport-council\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Stockport council<\/a> and Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Across the town centre, a \u00a31bn investment has been made to turn it into a bustling hub where people want to live, work and hang out.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">This includes big plans for the east of Stockport town centre, where a 280-acre site has been earmarked for the next step in the huge transformation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">In total, around 8,000 homes could be built across the town centre over the next 15 years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The work could start in 2026 and continue in phases until June 2034. 18:44, 24 Jul 2025Updated 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