Plans have been submitted for a new housing development on the edge of Hazel Grove that could deliver 134 homes for the area, with half designated as affordable housing for local residents.

The proposal, brought forward by Bellway Strategic Land, relates to a 12-acre site off Chester Road and will now be considered by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council.

The development would include a mix of three and four-bedroom houses for private sale, alongside one and two-bedroom apartments and a range of affordable homes. These would consist of two and three-bedroom properties available for low-cost rent or shared ownership.

In addition to the Chester Road scheme, Bellway Strategic Land has also recently submitted plans for a further 176 homes on a separate 19-acre site off Jacksons Lane. As with the Chester Road proposal, half of these homes would be allocated as affordable housing.

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All properties in the Chester Road development are designed to be accessible and adaptable, catering to residents with limited mobility or changing needs over time. Electric vehicle charging points are also planned for every home.

Sebastian Burrow, Strategic Land Director for Bellway in the North West, said: "Stockport Borough has an urgent need for new homes and the two developments we are planning in Hazel Grove would make a significant contribution to reversing years of housing under-delivery across the district. The high proportion of affordable homes proposed for both sites would also make a vital difference in a district where an estimated 11 per cent of households are in need of an affordable property.

"Our land and planning specialists have undertaken comprehensive assessment work on the Chester Road site, and this evidence aligns with the council’s intention to allocate the land for housing within its Draft Local Plan.

"The homes have been carefully designed to reflect the character of surrounding properties, through the choice of materials such as grey roof tiles, red/orange brick, and black windows and fascias. More than three acres of the site would be provided as public open space to ensure the development reflects its countryside setting while also increasing biodiversity."

If approved, the development would contribute to efforts to address housing demand in the borough while incorporating design features intended to complement the surrounding area.