A new neighbourhood along the River Goyt forms part of a 15-year plan that could bring another 4,000 homes east of Stockport town centre...
A new riverside neighbourhood and park are planned for Stockport as part of a major regeneration of land east of the town centre.
The Town Centre East Strategic Regeneration Framework sets out plans to transform brownfield sites east of the A6 over the next 15 years, with 4,000 new homes proposed alongside a secondary school, health hub and new public spaces.
Combined with 4,000 homes already planned to the west of the town centre, the proposals would ultimately see 8,000 new homes delivered across central Stockport.
One of the biggest elements of the plans is Goyt Riverside, a new residential neighbourhood along the river corridor. It would be centred around a new riverside park, opening up access to the River Goyt and creating new waterside spaces for recreation and wildlife.
Plans envisage an interactive waterside landscape designed for leisure, nature and flood resilience, alongside new homes.
Two further neighbourhoods are included in the framework. The Civic and Historic Heart would focus development around Piccadilly, combining new homes, employment space and green areas with Stockport’s existing historic buildings.
Hillgate would also undergo major regeneration, including plans to uncover Hempshaw Brook and create new green spaces and connections with surrounding neighbourhoods.
The proposals include improvements to walking, cycling and public transport between the east and west of Stockport town centre and neighbouring communities.
A mix of housing is proposed, including affordable homes, while the new secondary school and health hub are intended to support the growing town centre population.
Cllr Mark Roberts, Leader of Stockport Council, said: “We’ve already seen the huge difference made to our town centre under the UK’s largest town centre regeneration, and the Strategic Regeneration Framework (SRF) sets out how we can go even further to benefit residents across the whole borough.
“This gives us the route map for achieving our vision to double the number of new homes to 8,000, making the best use of brownfield land to significantly meet our borough’s housing needs while creating well-designed neighbourhoods that revitalise our town.
“We’re investing in infrastructure that matters – a health hub, new secondary school, green spaces and connectivity – while boosting opportunities for local businesses and attracting new investment. It’s also about enhancing what we already have – restoring our historic charm, opening up picturesque riverside settings and improving travel routes.
“We’ve made huge progress in Town Centre West, and now we’re ready to bring that same ambition to the area to the east of the town centre as we shape the next chapter of our town’s story.”
The framework follows Stockport’s ongoing town centre regeneration programme, which has included Stockport Interchange, the restoration of Weir Mill and the development of Stockport Exchange.
Stockport Council has also endorsed proposals to expand the boundary of Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation to cover the whole town centre, intended to support delivery of the plans.
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