Work commenced recently on 73 new apartments in Edgeley, after planning permission was granted in March 2023.

The development will see two blocks of affordable rent-to-buy flats, built on King Street West, Edgeley. The site was formerly occupied by a van sales business and a former car wash, both of which have been removed to make way for the new development.

According to the planning statement, the buildings aim to 'satisfy the aspirations' of Stockport's Town Centre West development programme.

30 would be one bedroom flats, whilst the other 43 would be two bedroom flats. 16 parking spaces will be provided in addition. 

According to the planning statement: "The proposed design, layout and wider submission have been prepared following extensive pre-application discussions with, and incorporate feedback from, SMBC.

"The site is in a sustainable location, and benefits from being in relatively close proximity to Stockport town centre's facilities, including being a short walking distance from multiple travel options, particularly by bus and by train providing local, regional and national connections."

The apartments form a small part of the aforementioned Town Centre West programme. Over the next 15 years, the programme will see the creation of up to 4,000 new homes, one million sq ft of new employment space, major public transport improvements, new green space and local amenities.