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Crossfield Road and Kent Avenue, Bollington

In July 2024, the Trust’s board took the difficult decision to redevelop the existing properties as new affordable housing at Crossfield Road and Kent Avenue. Find out how we reached this decision and how we are supporting residents.

This page was last updated on 22nd October 2026.

Update following Planning Committee

At the Planning Committee meeting held on Wednesday 30th September 2026, planning permission for the redevelopment of the site on Crossfield Road and Kent Avenue was approved.

Peaks & Plains Chief Executive, Mark Howden, said: “We welcome this decision, which allows us to deliver 77 much-needed affordable homes in Bollington. This development represents a significant investment in the community and will provide high-quality homes that local people can benefit from for generations to come.”

Frequently asked questions

We expect work to start in Spring 2027. We will continue to keep residents and neighbours updated, including any maintenance taking place on site.

Our current plans are to have the new homes ready during 2029. We will share updates as building work progresses.

We know that moving home is a big change, and we are working closely with every resident affected. Each household has a dedicated named officer who will help them find a suitable new home.

Our residents choose their new home and we will work closely with them to make the transition as smooth as possible. This usually includes decoration preferences, arranging new carpets where appropriate, delivering moving boxes and organising removal services.

Our team provides ongoing support throughout the entire process, from the first conversation through to settling into their new home. You can read more below about how we've been working with residents.

Current Peaks & Plains residents at Crossfield Road and Kent Avenue should speak to their local Neighbourhood Officer by contacting the Trust at:

trust@peaksplains.org
0800 012 1311

Homes will be let through our existing lettings partners Cheshire Homechoice - Cheshire East's Housing Register, in line with a local lettings plan agreed with Cheshire East Council.

Shared Ownership homes will be sold directly by Peaks & Plains and buyers will need to meet the government's eligibility criteria.

Residents who have suffered a "home loss" due to the redevelopment of Crossfield Road and Kent Avenue will be given priority on the new homes that are being built.

Please make sure we have your up to date contact details.

trust@peaksplains.org
0800 012 1311.

All new homes are designed to meet M4(2) OR M4(3) of the Building Regulations. What does this mean?

M4(2) means they are accessible and can be adapted as people's needs change.
M4(3) means homes are designed to meet requirements for wheelchair users - which some of the homes will be.

The apartments for over-55s will have level access entrances and a lift to each floor.

Working with residents

We have now supported 27 residents into their new homes.

Our team has provided ongoing support throughout the entire process, from the first conversation through to settling into their new home.

We understand what a big change this is for people, so here's what we've done to make sure every resident has received personalised support:

Appointed a dedicated Neighbourhood Officer to manage the relocation programme. They have spent time getting to know each resident to understand their individual needs and identify areas where they would feel most comfortable and happiest to live.
Where possible, we have set aside suitable properties, particularly in rural locations, to give residents greater choice and help them remain within communities they know and value.
We have also arranged accompanied viewings, allowing residents to visit potential new homes and make informed decisions about where they would like to move.
Once residents had chosen their new home, we have worked closely with them to make the transition as smooth as possible. This included discussing decoration preferences, arranging new carpets where appropriate, delivering moving boxes and organising removal services.

We are delighted to hear that these residents are now happily settled and enjoying their new homes.

The feedback we have received highlights how supported residents have felt during the move, and we would like to thank everyone for their patience, cooperation and understanding as we continue to progress with the redevelopment plans.

We also continue to engage proactively with residents who are yet to move and will continue to keep residents and the wider community updated as the project moves forward.