Purpose

The Council conducted a competition through
its Housing Development Framework for the development of a housing
scheme at the former Hollins View site, Macclesfield which also
includes St Barnabas School, Playing field, Poolswood Centre and
the Brocklehurst Centre.
 
Cheshire Peaks & Plains Housing Trust
Limited submitted a tender on 17 March 2025 which has been
evaluated in accordance with the tender documents and determined to
be the most economically advantageous tender. Permission was
granted on 15th May 2025 to dispose of the former Hollins View site
subject to Cheshire East Borough Council and Cheshire Peaks &
Plains Housing Trust Limited entering into a Development Agreement.
The terms of the Development Agreement were issued with the further
competition invitation to tender. Entry into the Development
Agreement will allow the Council to dispose of the former Hollins
View site and ensure Cheshire Peaks & Plains Housing Trust
Limited develop Social Rented and Shared Ownership properties in
accordance with their tender response.

Content

Following the approval to dispose of the
former Hollins View site, Macclesfield (including St Barnabas
School, Playing field, Poolswood Centre
and Brocklehurst Centre) dated 15th May 2025, to enter into a
Development Agreement between Cheshire East Borough Council and
Cheshire Peaks & Plains Housing Trust Limited to develop the
site known as Hollins View, Macclesfield, Cheshire to develop a mix
of Social Rented and Shared Ownership properties.