Stewart Milne gets green light for 96 homes

STEWART Milne Homes North West has won planning permission to build a 96-unit residential scheme in the village of Strines, Stockport.  

The Wigan-based developer said its Mill Green scheme will deliver the regeneration of the former Goyt Mill site.

Iain Carroll, technical and commercial director, said: “As developers our objective, from an early stage, was to deliver a scheme which would be more marketable and sustainable than the existing permission.

“We realised that this project was also an excellent opportunity to work closely with the local community through the Strines Area Residents Association and Stockport MBC authority. We believe this new approval achieves these goals through delivering a scheme which, rather than detract from, enhances, brings additional benefits and a new lease of life to the existing community.”

Manchester-based NJL Consulting handled the planning process. Senior planner Mark Saunders said: “This represents a year of fruitful working with the local community to deliver a mutually beneficial outcome to allow the re-use of this site to genuinely contribute to village life.”