Dan Whelan

Plans for 68 homes off Linley Road were turned down last year with the council saying it is already exceeding its affordable homes target, prompting the housing association to escalate matters to the Planning Inspectorate.

Metis Real Estate has been appointed to seek offers in excess of £1m for the High Lane building four years after it was last saved from the threat of closure.

John Pye has been drafted in to lead on the delivery of the potentially transformational project. But without a contractor on board and design work only just underway, it could be some time before the scheme begins on site.

The housing association has bought the properties from Vistry Group, which secured consent for a 791-home development alongside Bloor Homes last year.

Tatton Estate and Westmorland Group have been given the green light to redevelop 39 acres between Junction 7 and Junction 8 of the M56 after the Planning Inspectorate declared the site Grey Belt.

Rob Woods has returned to Cushman & Wakefield as partner 16 years after leaving the firm for CBRE.

Having secured planning permission for a 183-home development at Springfield Business Centre last year, Si-Si Investments is looking to offload the site.

Hear from Homes England and Greater Manchester housing lead Paul Dennett next Thursday on how SMEs can help the government meet its 1.5m homes target.

Respondents to a recent survey conducted by the lender are finding it tough to deliver in the current market. However, the government’s pro-growth agenda has given the sector an injection of optimism, attendees at a special event heard last night.

There is “no fundamental reason” the UK’s regional towns and cities cannot thrive as long as strong partnerships, creative thinking, and bravery are employed to unlock their potential, according to Legal & General.