Ethos Public Relations Manchester

Green light for new shops and homes

by Ethos public relations

A joint planning application by Peak Valley Housing Association and Rowlinson Construction for new shops and apartments on Honiton Road, Hattersley, has just been approved by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council.

The £4.7 million project has been supported by £2.5 million funding from the Homes & Communities Agency and will see the development of 33 two bedroom apartments built on the site of the current retail units. New retail units will be developed adjacent to the new properties.

Rowlinson Construction has purchased the existing retail units and will be building the new apartments which will be rented by Peak Valley to the over 55’s market.

The existing Honiton Road shops are in a poor state of repair and considered blight on the area and Phil Corris Managing Director of Peak Valley Housing Association said: “This is great news for people living near the shops who will benefit from new facilities and an improved environment.

“We will also be able to provide much need new housing in the area.”

John McCall architects will be designing the apartments which will comprise of a kitchen/dining room, a living room, a double bedroom and bathroom and an additional single bedroom or study. Car parking will also be provided.

Work on the new retail units will commence shortly with businesses opening in spring 2011. Once the new retail units are built, the old ones can be demolished and work should start on the new residential element of the scheme by March 2011.

Posted at 8^th September 2010