An abandoned office building in Timperley could be brought back into use as new homes. Developer Blueoak Estates Ltd is eyeing up the three-storey property on Etchells Road with a view to turning it into apartments. The building was last home to the Lookers Motor Group.
Some 34 new homes are proposed to be created within the office block. These would be a mix of one- and two-bedroom units, according to planning documents. This could be just phase one of the plans for the site, however. Documents state that the plant room and an external 'plant well' in the roof area would be redundant under the new use and could be 'subject to future conversion'.
Limited changes would be made to the exterior of the building. These would see new windows fitted and the 'part removal' of the external stairs. Some 38 parking spaces are proposed for the new homes. An additional 34 cycle spaces would be provided in an internal storage area.
Blueoak Estates is seeking permission from Trafford Council for the change of use of the building.
