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Hempshaw Park: A new public park and homes for Stockport

Thank you for visiting our public consultation website, which provides information about a planning application for a new public park and 106 new homes for Stockport.

The vision is to complete the regeneration of historic Hopes Carr and revitalise Hempshaw Brook.

The applicant, Tala Homes, is currently preparing two planning applications.

We have designed 106 apartments overlooking the new park with provision for a small number of town houses in a later phase. The vision for the development  is to complete the regeneration of the historic, but derelict Hopes Carr area  and revitalise Hempshaw Brook.

This is your chance to view the proposals and provide feedback to inform the plans before the planning application is submitted.

HAVE YOUR SAY
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Location

Introduction

The proposed development is a partnership between Tala Homes and Stockport Council to bring forward a residential development on part of the site, provide safe access to Hempshaw Brook and transform the valley into a valuable town centre urban wildlife park for all.

The applicant has successfully invested in communities throughout the UK in the past 20 years, developing sustainable, high quality residential and commercial schemes.

Why is the development being brought forward here?

Hopes Carr is a steep-sided valley in Covent Garden Village in the historic centre of Stockport.

The plan restores the 19th century urban landscape, replacing long-demolished industrial mill buildings with new homes.

The proposals respect the memorial to the 1967 air crash, which is commemorated with a new memorial garden, in the south east corner of the site.

All councils in England must provide sufficient land to accommodate the future housing growth needs of their borough and, in Stockport, not enough immediate land is available to accommodate the number of new homes that need to be built to satisfy demand.

We have designed 106 apartments overlooking the new park. Stockport Homes Group is in discussions with Tala Homes to become the housing delivery partner for this development.

The aspiration is to include the new homes for shared ownership, which helps affordability, market sale and rent.

Stockport Homes Group is the town’s largest landlord and dedicated to meeting housing and social needs to transform lives for the people of Greater Manchester.

Suitable for development

Our designs have been informed by the Hopes Carr Masterplan, written and adopted by Stockport Council, and the site lies within the town centre regeneration area, which positively promotes Hopes Carr as an appropriate location for new homes. The site included in the planning application covers just under 1 hectare but only 18% is proposed for residential development, the remainder will be retained as open, green space.

The Vision

“To deliver an exceptional development that exceeds market expectations, reflects the historical importance of the site and responds to the local setting.”

The vision for the development is to provide:

  • A neighbourhood with a strong sense of community that integrates well with the existing urban environment
  • A development based on sound design principles with regard to the surrounding urban habitat and its neighbours
  • Respect for the history, local setting and character of the area;  investing, protecting and enhancing this neighbourhood
  • A high quality, safe, healthy and attractive place for residents to live and play
  • The regeneration of a disused and derelict area of urban space
  • The delivery of much-needed new housing for the local community
  • A new public park and open space for all residents in the Hopes Carr neighbourhood

Benefits of the proposals

There is an urgent need for new housing in Stockport, which the council is unable to demonstrate how and where these new homes will be built to satisfy the town’s  five year housing land supply. Without sufficient supply, the demand for new homes can be inflated – and so too can prices. There is less choice and local people may have to move away.

Our proposals will build a mixed and balanced community within the Hopes Carr area to help sustain the town centre’s growing attractiveness.

  • A new public park for Stockport
  • New, dedicated and safe outdoor activity areas for young people 
  • Much-needed, quality new homes in one of the North West’s fastest-growing towns
  • The regeneration of a prominent town centre site, derelict and an eyesore for decades
  • All homes are designed with security and safety in mind
  • 44 secure car park spaces for residents with 28 electric charging stations
  • 11 disabled car parking spaces
  • Secure, indoor cycle storage for 109 cycles

Opportunities

Constraints
Clean up the land Inaccessible site
Stop fly-tipping Difficult levels
An existing residential neighbourhood Culvert
Views over a new public park  Storm drains
Respects the Memorial Dangerous, overgrown paths
Opens public access across Hempshaw Brook Anti-social behaviour

Have your say

Before submitting our planning application to Stockport Council we are undertaking a public consultation to find out what local people think of the draft proposals. 

The information and images on this website have been prepared to allow the local community to view the plans and submit their comments via the Q&A and feedback form – before the planning application is submitted.

The views of local residents and businesses are important to us as we want the new homes and public park to be a welcome addition to Stockport. 



    What is your current address? (required)

    Do you agree with the clean up of Hempshaw Brook?

    YesNo

    Would you welcome a new public park in this space?

    YesNo

    Would you like to see a new wildflower meadow in the park?

    YesNo

    Do you agree with restoring the historic features on and around Hopes Carr?

    YesNo

    Is Hopes Carr and Covent Garden an appropriate location for new town centre homes?

    YesNo

    Will new homes make a positive contribution to Stockport’s housing stock?

    YesNo

    Would you welcome new homes to buy, rent or shared ownership?

    YesNo

    Is secure car parking for residents important to you?

    YesNo

    Should there be a secure, dry cycle storage space for every new home?

    YesNo

    Do you have any other recommendations for the regeneration of Hempshaw Brook? If yes, please feel free to email us or complete the box below:


    You can also email: info@hempshawpark.co.uk

    We thank you for taking the time to explore our proposals and look forward to receiving any additional feedback you may have.