Third planning submission brings forward moves for 97 new apartments

Altrincham-based 21 Living, the developer behind Tiviot Dale and Seaton House developments, has submitted plans for its third residential project at St Petersgate.

It brings forward a total 97 apartments in Stockport town centre, at a GDV of £22m.

The Institute for the Blind, Deaf and Dumb Victorian building, which was originally designed by Alfred Waterhouse, Manchester Town Hall and London’s Natural History Museum’s architect, is being brought forward as residential accommodation, providing 25 one- and two-bedroom apartments.

Purchased from James Hay Pension Trust in 2023, and latterly used for commercial space, the new £5m redevelopment has been designed by Ollier Smurthwaite Architects, with plans submitted by Paul Butler Associates.

The 15-month programme of works would include retaining original structural and internal features, with winter gardens installed internally to create aspirational apartment living in the town’s conservation area.

The apartments will be sold off plan.

Luke Powell, managing director, 21 Living, said: “We have acquired a unique opportunity at St Petersgate, the building itself holds so much history and architectural prestige.

“But added to this, its central location, set within the conservation area and close to the Underbanks, make it an ideal spot to bring forward high quality living that is in huge demand in the town.” 

Last month, 21 Living submitted two proposals in Stockport at Seaton House and Tiviot Dale.