Stockport Council vs Redrow Homes: Green Belt vs Homes

0:00On April 28th, Stockport Council is taking Red Roll homes to the High Court over plans to build 540 new homes on Greenbelt Land near the A555 Airport Relief Road. The project would expand Woodford Garden Village, and after the council dragged its feet on a decision, the developer won approval through a successful appeal last year. Back in December 2024, Red Roll submitted the application, but nearly a year later in September 2025, they appealed to the Planning Inspectorate. Inspectors ruled in March that it wouldn't harm the Greenbelt too much, pointing to the firm's offers of 1.5 million pounds for local. Schools in almost 1 million pounds for Woodford Recreation Ground upgrades. Locals and council leaders have fired up, worried about more traffic chaos on already jammed roads, especially with kids driving to schools they can't. Keep up. Lib Dem councilors stress protecting precious green spaces and demanding proper infrastructure before any more building.

1:00The developer pushes back, highlighting 50% affordable housing, new green areas, better sports facilities, and transport fixes as big wins. For the community, they're ready to keep working with everyone involved. With the legal fight now in the High Court, this battle over homes versus Greenbelt could set the tone for how we balance growth and open spaces. And here they are.