An historic railway building could be transformed into new homes as part of a ‘landmark’ residential development including an eight-storey roundhouse. The plans would see the Grade II-listed engine house - on the fringes of Stockport town centre - converted into two apartments, while the ‘eye-catching’ roundhouse would provide a further 52 flats.
Manchester-based Promised Way Ltd is proposing a mix of one, two and three-bed homes for the land near Stitch Lane, in Heaton Norris - which was previously used by a vehicle sales firm. Planning papers say the proposal is for a ‘high quality, innovative and eye-catching residential development, respectful of the site’s heritage’ which would ‘energise and uplift the local area’.
Documents say the development is designed to emphasise the 'immense historical importance' of the engine house, and enhance its visibility from Wellington Road."The circular design of the roundhouse echoes the railway t urntable that once existed at the site and also reflects traditional steam engine maintenance sheds and water towers previously found throughout the country," papers add.
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