Planning Consent received for Belvedere Terrace, Buxton

Planning approval has been granted for the refurbishment of two Victorian houses, located in Buxton Conservation Area, to provide 11 self contained apartments for Peaks and Plains.

The development will receive major internal and external improvements, and original features such as timber sash windows, and a main entrance door and surround will be reinstated.

Work is expected to commence on site later this year.

Planning Approval granted for 4 new houses in South Reddish

Planning approval has been granted for four new houses on a garage site at Drake Court, South Reddish for Stockport Homes.

The development will provide 4 two bed-four person houses and help meet the local demand for much needed affordable housing.  The design of the house type provides a suspended first floor over a covered car port which bridges some existing sewers to allow for future maintenance to be carried out if required.

The scheme is expected to commence on site later this year.

Internal Fit-Out at Emmanuel Church Starts on Site

There is light at the end of the tunnel for the congregation of Emmanuel Church in Langworthy, Salford now that Fairbuild Construction have started work on site to complete the long awaited construction project.

Part of the larger Emmanuel Church and Centre development, which also includes community, sporting facilities and apartments, the dedicated Church worship area has been incomplete for a number of years, and we are delighted to be working together with the Church and its members to enable them to complete and finally enjoy their new worship area.

The project is scheduled to complete in June this year.

Planning Approval granted for 53 houses in Wigan

Planning approval has now been received for two sites in Wigan, totalling 53 houses for Great Places Housing Group.  Challenging site conditions dictated the design, with layouts having to accommodate large easements for sewers and gas mains.  In addition account had to be taken of the presence of Japanese Knotweed, flood zones, newts, and even a potential mine shaft in and around the sites.   The houses themselves have been designed to be low maintenance and are intended as a modern interpretation of nearby Victorian terraced housing.  Work on site is due to start in spring 2015 with Southdale Construction being the chosen contractor. 

The Guinness Partnership Stockport Office Opens!

 

TADW have completed the “Revive” Scheme which consists of 13 Flats for shared ownership, and also contain The Guinness Partnerships new Stockport Office at Ground and Basement levels.

 

The challenging site, with its topography, boundaries on the pavement edges, and live culverts below the building is located adjacent our national award winning Mealhouse and Rostron Brow projects in Stockport’s Historic Conservation Area.  The scheme, with 12 levels includes a roof top terrace for its residents to view some of Stockport’s most important vistas, mainly St Marys Church and Robinsons Brewery!
 

 

Archeologically surveys were carried out on the project, and a number of historic  features were recorded which include brick vaults and old steps and walls.

The building completes an important section of  Stockport Underbanks.

Merry Christmas!

Sheltered Housing Schemes Refurbishment

TADW have completed the refurbishment of 2 of Eastland Homes Sheltered Housing Schemes to a decent homes standard after major investment.

 

Thomas Regan Court and Patrick Roddy Court in Gorton, contain 60 flats and the works included

• Full redesigning and refurbishment of flats, with options for the tenants in terms of layout and finish.
• Refurbished and increased communal and ancillary areas
• Providing better access to all areas
• Improving security and integrating modern warden call systems
• Improvement of ventilation, lighting and natural daylight
• Upgrading of heating system including renewables
• Making the buildings more welcoming and homely
• New roofs, external cladding and signage
• External works including all areas landscaped and accessible for residents and their families/ carers/ support workers.

The success of these projects have led to planning approvals of 2 further sheltered housing schemes, with works scheduled to commence in Early 2015.