The redevelopment of the former Greater Manchester Police headquarters in Old Trafford has been revised upward to 1,400 homes, with a planning application expected this month and completion now forecast before the end of 2034. The scheme includes a 25% affordable housing commitment, but the report highlights viability pressure and suggests public sector funding support may be needed.
Karrev has lodged revised plans for the long-vacant Martins Bank Building in Liverpool, seeking to restart a paused office conversion scheme. The amendments keep the core office-led use but update layouts, fire safety and sustainability measures to better suit modern occupier requirements.
Preston City Council has approved a permanent car park use for the former Odeon Cinema site on Church Street, while also supporting future redevelopment hopes for the wider Stoneygate area. The committee also approved a 60-home scheme east of Tabley Lane, subject to a Section 106 agreement, and a storage unit conversion at School Lane.
Hallam Land, part of Henry Boot, is preparing outline planning applications for two large housing schemes in Cheshire East, one in Crewe and one in Alsager, totalling 2,800 homes. The proposals include a mix of open market and affordable housing, with public consultation now underway until 20 October.
FI Property Group has appealed Chorley Council’s refusal of a proposed 1.3m sq ft industrial and employment scheme on Green Belt land near Junction 3 of the M65. The Planning Inspectorate will now determine the outcome, with the developer arguing the site should be treated as Grey Belt and that there is strong regional demand for large industrial units.
