Inside the 'incredible' 280-acre transformation of Stockport as 4,000-home plan revealed

The plan for the next phase of Stockport town centre's transformation has been revealed.

The town hall has created a masterplan for 4,000 new homes from Wellington Road North to St Mary’s Way, in an area covering 280 acres dubbed 'Town Centre East.'

Bosses behind the scheme say it will create new communities in 'high-quality mixed-tenure' homes, and mediate the borough's housing shortages.

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It follows major work to the west of the town centre, which has seen the opening of Stockport's transport interchange, new offices, and a number of new apartment developments.

This includes work around Stockport train station, a scheme known as Stockport Exchange, which has attracted businesses and retail outlets to new office blocks in the town.

A total of £1bn is being invested in the transformation of central Stockport, the council says.

Council leader Mark Hunter said the transformation has been 'incredible' and will continue 'at pace.'

He added: “This latest milestone will build on the great work that we have already achieved and take this exciting next phase forward.

"With thousands of much needed new homes already created, as well as the new Interchange and town centre park for residents to enjoy, the potential and vision in Stockport is unmatched."

The council has started the process of finding consultants to produce a Strategic Regeneration Framework (SRF) for the design.

The work to redevelop Stockport town centre is being led by Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC), which was set up in collaboration with Stockport council and Homes England in 2019.

The MDC's previous chief executive, Paul Richards, recently moved