LPC Living submits £100m plans for ex-Ilford site
DEVELOPER LPC Living has submitted plans for a £100m mixed-use scheme in Mobberley at the former Ilford photographic site in Cheshire.
It has been working with Harman technology, which acquired Ilford in 2005, to create a new headquarters building and 375 homes on part of the 39-acre site.
The plans also include 15 acres of open space, a new sports pitch, an allotment and a children’s play area.
The Mobberley site, close to Manchester Airport, has been the home of the Ilford Photo brand for more than 100 years.
In its heyday the business employed more than 2,000 staff, but advances in technology mean the company no longer needs the site’s large industrial units.
Peter Elton, managing director at HARMAN technology, said: “The Ilford Way site has been our home since 1903 but in recent years has become too large for our needs. This opportunity to reshape our facilities would enable us to continue as Mobberley’s largest employer and create a contemporary headquarters more suited to our current and future needs.”
LPC director Simon Ashdown said: “We have been encouraged by the level of interest shown in these proposals and would like to thank everyone for their feedback. We’ve considered all the comments received and made a number of changes to the proposals as a result. These reflect comments about pedestrian and vehicle access, housing density and pressure on the local primary school in addition to the need for allotments and play areas.”
Savills advised on the planning application and Trafford Park-based MPSL is the architect. LPC Living is owned by the Pervaiz Naviede Family Trust.
