Stockport’s town centre transformation has taken a major step forward after planning permission was granted for Stockport 8, a new £350 million walkable and sustainable neighbourhood.
The eight-acre site, which sits on land either side of King Street West and next to the town’s historic railway viaduct, will deliver around 1,300 new homes alongside vibrant public spaces, pedestrian-friendly streets, and community facilities.
The project is being delivered by The Stockport 8 LLP – a joint venture between Stockport Council and ECF, itself a partnership between Homes England, Legal & General and Muse. It forms part of the Town Centre West regeneration programme, overseen by Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC), which is leading £1 billion of investment to create what it calls the UK’s most sustainable and liveable town centre.
Councillors on Stockport’s planning committee approved the scheme on 14 August, following a recommendation from the central area committee at the end of July.
Detailed consent has been granted for the first phase, which will see:
- 435 energy-efficient homes, built to net-zero standards
- A mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, including 82 affordable homes
- A new public square next to the viaduct, plus significant public realm improvements
- New pedestrian routes and dedicated cycle lanes on King Street West and Viaduct Street
- Commercial and community spaces at ground-floor level
- Green infrastructure, including tree planting, green roofs and sustainable urban drainage
Work on the first phase is due to begin in 2026, with completion expected by 2028. The second phase is anticipated to start the following year.
Stockport 8 will connect the new Stockport Interchange with surrounding communities and sits just a short walk from Weir Mill, another landmark redevelopment led by Capital&Centric on the banks of the River Mersey.
The scheme is expected to breathe new life into an area once bustling under the railway arches, helping to attract new residents while creating a healthier, greener environment for existing communities.
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