‘High quality’ new houses could be built on site of ‘dilapidated’ former nurses’ home
08.06.2022 - 15:43
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A ‘dilapidated’ former nurses’ home that has become a magnet for anti-social behaviour could be demolished and replaced with ‘high quality’ new houses. Developer AM7 Group has lodged plans to build 27 homes on the site of the long-vacant building at Cheadle Royal Hospital, in Wilmslow Road, Heald Green.
Dubbed ‘The Royal Quarter’, new proposals feature a mix of three, four and five bedroom properties, including townhouses as well as detached and semi-detached homes. A new vehicle entrance would be created from the nearby St Ann’s Hospice and each home would have two parking spaces.
While the Grade II-listed Cheadle Royal Hospital continues to operate as a specialist mental health service, the former nurses’ accommodation - dating back to 1936 - has been vacant since the 1980s. Although not protected itself, the nurses’ home sits within a conservation area and its proximity to The Avenue - an historic park and garden - means listed building consent would be required to knock it down.
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Documents submitted in support of the application say the proposals would ‘provide high quality living spaces for families’, replacing a ‘dangerous’ building and bringing benefits to the local area. Papers add: “Over the years, the application site has fallen into a state of disrepair and has attracted significant amounts of anti-social behaviour and strain on local emergency services.
“The proposal will regenerate the site and turn it into a vibrant development providing 27 new family homes, whilst improving public safety in and around the site, especially for users of the hospice, hospital, business park and local residents.”
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