Planning permission has been granted for a new development in the centre of the village.
Helvellyn Properties has been giving planning permission for the prominent site known as 51/51A London Road and 7 Stevens Street, which includes the unit formerly occupied by Wine Rack, which has been empty for 5 years.
It also includes the premises occupied by Henry Johnstone Jewellers (who will be remaining at the site) and the offices above both shops, which have been vacant for at least ten years.
The scheme includes the demolition of 7 Stevens Street, which was last used as a bookmakers but has been unoccupied for years, and the erection of a new building along with the conversion and extension of 51/51A London Road to form eight 2-bedroom apartments with on-site parking. The two existing ground floor retail units would be retained with a side window added to the former Wine Rack premises.
In addition there will be a covered car park containing eight spaces, with a gate on a timer which automatically opens at 6.30am and closes at 7pm. This is to help ensure that access to the car park does not impede other vehicles on Stevens Street during the busiest times of the day whilst offering security against the possibility of anti-social behaviour at night.
Toby Clowes, of Parlison Properties, commented "We are very pleased to have gained planning consent and are grateful to all of those whom supported the application. We are now excited about building out the scheme and have a fantastic contractor on board in MH Stainton who have built many high quality homes in the area over recent years.
"Works are due to start on site after the Easter break and it will be great to see this building transformed to provide the village with much needed 2 bedroom apartments."
Toby also informed me that are speaking to several tenants regarding the shop and he will let me know as soon as a legal agreement is exchanged.
The planning application can be viewed on the Cheshire East Council website by searching for planning reference 14/4546M.
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