Housing round-up: Laurus out to transform abandoned site
MANCHESTER-based developer Laurus Homes has submitted plans to redevelop an abandoned industrial complex in Altrincham.
Its is aiming to build 33 family homes and 29 apartments at the former Bayer complex off Manchester Road in West Timperley.
The 3.4 acres plot, which is adjacent to the A56 and is close to Trafford College, has lain derelict for many years and has been subject to numerous acts of vandalism and arson attacks.
Should the planning application be successful, the West Timperley scheme will be Trafford-headquartered Laurus Homes’ latest major project.
It will set out to transform and regenerate what sees as a strategic gateway site.
Last week the developer, which is owned by Trafford Housing Trust, revealed details of plans for the regeneration of a similar derelict site on Cross Street in Sale, on the site of the old Waggon & Horses pub, which include a mix of retail units, family homes and apartments.
The West Timperley application will be considered by Trafford Council’s Planning and Development Committee before the end of the year.
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RESIDENTS living at a sheltered housing scheme in Altrincham, Greater Manchester have been celebrating the completion of state-of-the-art improvements to their homes by North West refurbishment specialists FT Finley.
Leverett Close, an independent living scheme which consists of 32 one-bedroom properties, has recently undergone a 30-week transformation by the Stockport-based contractors on behalf of Trafford Housing Trust, which manages the scheme.
The contemporary redecoration included the fitting of a new hair salon for residents, an extension to the main entrance, refurbished bathrooms, communal restrooms, and new stairs and floor fittings.
New stair lifts have also been added, along with sensor-based lighting, new doors and windows, and a fob entry system into each of the bedrooms.
Steve Swift, scheme manager, Trafford Housing Trust said: “The Trust is committed to ensuring the external and internal areas of our sheltered schemes are of the highest standard. We want our residents to feel proud of where they live, and we thrilled to see the excellent work completed by FT Finley at Leverett Close. These changes were made as part of the Trust’s customer promise to upgrade its facilities to the standard of a modern, contemporary hotel.”
Jay Finley, managing director of FT Finley, said: “It’s always a pleasure to undertake projects on our doorstep here in Greater Manchester and even more so when they’re as progressive as the enhancements that were carried out at Leverett Close. The transformation of the property has been exceptional and many of the residents have commented on how their accommodation now feels more homely.”
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DEVELOPER Towerhouse Systems is set to build 10 new homes in Stockport.
The Harveys off Wellington Road North will be named after entrepreneur and former resident of the adjoining property’s Victorian mansion Joseph Harvey.
It will consist of eight detached houses and a pair of semis. Towerhouse has been helped by funding for the project by NatWest.
