Land at Prestbury Road Macclesfield, Cheshire

Delivering high-quality new homes and community connections for Macclesfield.

Timeline

Development of our plans

Outline planning permission was granted by the Planning Inspector at Appeal in August 2026. This decision established that the principle of residential development was acceptable on the site. Now Bloor Homes has submitted a Reserved Matters Planning Application, which sets out the remaining details of the proposed scheme.

Since the outline application stage, the development footprint has been reduced in parts of the site, particularly in the north, following detailed consideration of site levels. This change lessens the need for extensive retaining structures, reducing their visibility from adjoining open space, and supports the retention of existing trees.

The site

The site provides a suitable opportunity for residential growth in Macclesfield, within 1 mile and a 15-minute walk of Macclesfield District General Hospital. It lies immediately adjacent to the northern edge of the existing town settlement boundary and comprises c.16 hectares of mostly open arable land, with occasional trees and tree belts.

The new development will have access to a range of facilities and infrastructure already in place, as well as facilitating easy access to larger employment locations within and around Macclesfield via sustainable modes of transport, including bus route 19 between Prestbury and Macclesfield.

Wider site context (click to enlarge)

New homes

The proposals comprise 200 homes, with 45% delivered as affordable housing across a mix of affordable rent and shared ownership. Homes will range from one-bedroom properties to five-bedroom family homes.

The homes will be built to low carbon standards and provide a wealth of choices for everyone to find the right home. The development will comprise housing of a high-quality architectural character, complementing the surrounding setting.

Landscape-led design

The adjacent Upton Wood will provide enclosure to the site and the natural separation between the new housing and the open countryside. Similarly, the site will also incorporate a minimum 15m offset from Upton Wood to respect and maintain the current setting.

The River Bollin Valley will be preserved and enhanced through biodiversity improvements, including the creation of new wet and dry habitats. Existing trees and hedgerows will be retained across the site, with the only exceptions being two small trees and a short section of hedgerow along Prestbury Road, which will be removed and replaced to enable access. The proposals include extensive new planting, new accessible green spaces, and the creation of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) to enhance the character of the overall development while also managing surface run off and increasing the site's biodiversity.

Alongside landscape enhancements, a 10% biodiversity net gain will be achieved through on-site measures, ensuring the development supports environmental sustainability in the local area.

Highways, access and parking

The proposed development would be accessed via Prestbury Road. New cycle and pedestrian pathways will be delivered to provide new public access through the site towards Macclesfield Riverside Park. Confirmed access arrangements were approved as part of the appeal process.

Illustrative layout plan (Click to enlarge)