Plans to overhaul part of Altrincham and create 157 new town centre homes

People can now have their say on plans for the Stamford Quarter in Altrincham from developers Bruntwood Works, in partnership with Trafford council.

In October 2019, the council and Bruntwood Works teamed up to buy three shopping centres (Stretford Mall, Altrincham’s Stamford Quarter and Altrincham’s Clarendon Centre) for £50m, with the council footing £25m of the bill and lending Bruntwood Works a further £25m for the joint venture.

Now, plans to overhaul these centres are getting closer.

Stamford Quarter public square and new homes plans go out to consultation [Image by Bruntwood Works]

Proposals for Altrincham’s Stamford Quarter now include:

• New shops, bars and cafes along Stamford New Road
• Bringing empty shop units back into use (including the former Rackham’s site)
• A new pop-up shop on George Street
• 157 new homes at Clarendon House, Sunningdale (modular homes) and Kingfisher House
• New office space
• Improved streets and public spaces, with new plants and trees
• New walking and cycling routes through the town centre

The plans would see 24,000 sq ft of public space, including Stamford Square, transformed into what developers say will be ‘an attractive square that creates a new focal point and hub for families and the local community’.

The new town square area will include seating terraces, integrated planting and ‘a better link’ to Stamford New Road and Altrincham Interchange.

Coun Andrew Western, leader of Trafford council, said: “Trafford council is keen to gather as many views as possible on these plans and wants the local community to take the lead. Your views are vitally important to us and will shape our future.

“We have made creating successful and thriving places a top priority and the plans for the regeneration of the Stamford Quarter meet our commitments.

Stamford Quarter public square and new homes plans go out to consultation [Image by Bruntwood Works]

“The exciting mix of retail, residential, leisure and commercial will create a Stamford Quarter to be proud of and one for all generations to enjoy. The plans

also meet other Trafford council priorities of having pride in our areas and being green and connected.”

Andrea George, town centre and consumer brands director at Bruntwood Works, added: “Retail will always be at the heart of Stamford Quarter, but as the retail landscape evolves we must look at how we can redevelop the high street to future-proof and bring further vibrancy to the town centre.

“By blending residential, retail, leisure and commercial space we want to breathe new life into the Stamford Quarter, but before any plans are submitted it’s really important that we give the local community an opportunity to

have their say. In doing so we will make sure the proposals put forward are those the local community has helped shape.

The new plans for Altrincham town centre

“We believe these plans would not only complement and build on the success of the town’s recent regeneration, but help to create the next chapter in its development and enhance Altrincham’s reputation as one of the best places to live in the UK.”

For more information and to give your views on the plans, visit the consultation website at www.stamfordquarter.com/masterplan

The consultation will be open until Friday April 16.