Developer on board for 2,150-home Godley Green Garden Village

MADE Partnership – a joint venture between Barratt Redrow, Homes England, and Lloyds Banking Group – will deliver the Tameside project, one of the largest residential developments in Greater Manchester.

Godley Green Garden Village, which sits to the north of Mottram Old Road east of Hyde, is the first deal announced by the £150m MADE Partnership since its formation in September.

The 15-year scheme has an estimated gross development value of more than £750m and comprises 2,150 homes.

Stephen Kinsella, board member for MADE Partnership, said: “Godley Green Garden Village is a development of regional significance and MADE Partnership is really excited to be working with Tameside Council to deliver its ambitious plans for the site.

“This is the first MADE Partnership deal to be announced and as master developers for the project we look forward to partnering with the council on a long-term basis to build a desirable new community at Godley Green where people can be proud to live, work, and relax.”

Executive Leader of Tameside Council, Cllr Eleanor Wills, said: “Our initial discussions about putting an Exclusivity Agreement in place with MADE Partnership are incredibly exciting.

“MADE Partnership is a unique organisation with the vision and expertise that could significantly contribute to our end goal, which is the successful delivery of a sustainable, well-designed place that will benefit the new and existing communities.”

MADE Partnership said it will fund and install the site’s primary and community infrastructure, create serviced parcels of land for housebuilders, and deliver a social value strategy while ensuring long-term stewardship is put in place.

It will be charged with responsibility for the project’s overall vision, strategy, and the coordination of its stakeholders.

Outline approval for the project was granted in November 2023. The terms of the plan are to be concluded in 2025, with a target for work to start in spring 2026.

The outline application was sent to the secretary of state for approval for the mixed-use development, which is on Green Belt.

Plans include 14,000 sq ft of retail floorspace, 17,200 sq ft of commercial space, and 10,800 sq ft floorspace allocated for local community use.

Land use would include shops, financial and professional services, indoor sports facilities, a medical centre, a nursery, offices, and drinking establishments.

According to designs, these units would be formed as “high-density clusters” up to four storeys high, with flats above shops to create a hub for each neighbourhood.

The site is expected to have 148 acres of natural space and 11.5 acres of landscaped parks; MADE Partnership has stated that more than 50% of the site’s land would be developed as open and communal space, with a focus on maintaining biological habitats.

The proposed housing mix would see 254 single-bedroom apartments and 167 two-bed flats developed. As well as 482 two-bedroom houses, 564 three-bedroom homes, and 482 four-bedroom houses.

For senior living, 133 single-bed homes and 68 two-bed homes would be provided.

Of the homes, 15% would be allocated as affordable with 60% of these homes at affordable rent and 40% for affordable ownership.

The project’s planning consultant is Gerald Eve. Others on the project team include Pea Green, TEP, Planit, Malcolm Hughes, Eddisons Transport Planning, and Croft.

To view the outline application, use the reference 21/01171/OUT on Tameside Council’s planning portal.

Godley Green Garden Village, which sits to the north of Mottram Old Road east of Hyde, is the first deal announced by the £150m MADE Partnership since its formation in September.

The 15-year scheme has an estimated gross development value of more than £750m and comprises 2,150 homes.

Stephen Kinsella, board member for MADE Partnership, said: “Godley Green Garden Village is a development of regional significance and MADE Partnership is really excited to be working with Tameside Council to deliver its ambitious plans for the site.

“This is the first MADE Partnership deal to be announced and as master developers for the project we look forward to partnering with the council on a long-term basis to build a desirable new community at Godley Green where people can be proud to live, work, and relax.”

Executive Leader of Tameside Council, Cllr Eleanor Wills, said: “Our initial discussions about putting an Exclusivity Agreement in place with MADE Partnership are incredibly exciting.

“MADE Partnership is a unique organisation with the vision and expertise that could significantly contribute to our end goal, which is the successful delivery of a sustainable, well-designed place that will benefit the new and existing communities.”

MADE Partnership said it will fund and install the site’s primary and community infrastructure, create serviced parcels of land for housebuilders, and deliver a social value strategy while ensuring long-term stewardship is put in place.

It will be charged with responsibility for the project’s overall vision, strategy, and the coordination of its stakeholders.

Outline approval for the project was granted in November 2023. The terms of the plan are to be concluded in 2025, with a target for work to start in spring 2026.

The outline application was sent to the secretary of state for approval for the mixed-use development, which is on Green Belt.

Plans include 14,000 sq ft of retail floorspace, 17,200 sq ft of commercial space, and 10,800 sq ft floorspace allocated for local community use.

Land use would include shops, financial and professional services, indoor sports facilities, a medical centre, a nursery, offices, and drinking establishments.

According to designs, these units would be formed as “high-density clusters” up to four storeys high, with flats above shops to create a hub for each neighbourhood.

The site is expected to have 148 acres of natural space and 11.5 acres of landscaped parks; MADE has stated that more than 50% of the site’s land would be developed as open and communal space, with a focus on maintaining biological habitats.

The proposed housing mix would see 254 single-bedroom apartments and 167 two-bed flats developed. As well as 482 two-bedroom houses, 564 three-bedroom homes, and 482 four-bedroom houses.

For senior living, 133 single-bed homes and 68 two-bed homes would be provided.

Of the homes, 15% would be allocated as affordable with 60% of these homes at affordable rent and 40% for affordable ownership.

The project’s planning consultant is Gerald Eve. Others on the project team include Pea Green, TEP, Planit, Malcolm Hughes, Eddisons Transport Planning, and Croft.

To view the outline application, use the reference 21/01171/OUT on Tameside Council’s planning portal.