Located next to the War Memorial Art Gallery, Stopford Park is a 442 home development that will transform a key part of Stockport into a vibrant residential neighbourhood designed around colour, creativity and community. Alongside new public spaces, the development will include a landscaped ‘Art Park’ for residents to enjoy. Lyme will sit alongside two other residential buildings at Stopford Park. Bosden will be the first to welcome residents, having topped out in December, and will offer a mix of one and two bedroom homes, going on sale this spring. Torkington will follow, delivering 122 high quality build-to-rent homes through the careful transformation of a former office building, with Lyme completing the neighbourhood later this year. The news is particularly significant given the rigorous standards set by the Building Safety Regulator. Since assessments began in October 2023, industry data shows that just 11 of around 130 applications have been approved so far. Lyme’s approval reflects Cityheart’s strong commitment to building safety and to delivering well-designed homes people can feel confident living in.

Gateway 2 approval is a key stage in the new building safety process, involving detailed scrutiny of a building’s design, structure and fire safety measures before construction can begin. With more than 37,000 homes currently going through the process nationally, Lyme’s approval highlights the progress being made at Stopford Park and the team’s proactive approach to meeting the new requirements.

About Cityheart

Cityheart is a regeneration specialist working with public and private-sector partners to reimagine and revitalise places. With a strong track record and a nationwide pipeline, including schemes in Stockport, Wigan, Widnes, Hemel Hempstead, Bishops Stortford and Darlington, it delivers sustainable development that empowers communities and creates lasting value.