Stockport Council has unveiled a list of brownfield sites in the town as part of its efforts to expand the amount of land available for new housing.

The brownfield register, which sets out what land is available now for potential housing use, has been developed in line with national regulations.

In March last year, the local authority backed proposals for an eight-point plan to promote the development of brownfield land. Measures include applying for external funding, direct intervention in some locations, reviewing policy and working collaboratively with key land owners.

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Cllr Kate Butler said: "The publication of this register represents just one part of a wider effort to bring brownfield sites back into effective use across the borough.

"Alongside ensuring everyone has access to a decent home, we are eager to ensure proper use is made of derelict land and empty buildings. If we use the existing land resource effectively then we can minimise the use of open areas and greenfield land to meet future housing needs."

To view the brownfield register, visit here.

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