Great Places kicks off Grey Mare Lane estate overhaul

The housing association is progressing plans for a 69-apartment project on a site previously occupied by The Manchester bar.

Great Places Housing Group has launched a public consultation for plans to build an apartment block on the corner of Grey Mare Lane and Ashton New Road. View the plans, the first new-build scheme proposed as part of the area’s regeneration, here – ourvoice.greatplaces.org.uk/grey-mare-lane-consultation 

The pub that formerly occupied the site was demolished in 2020. Now, architect Bowker Sadler has crafted plans for a six-storey scheme to be built in its stead.

The apartments, a mix of one- and two-bedroom properties, would be available for social rent.

Helen Spencer, executive director of growth at Great Places, said:

“We’re delighted to launch our public consultation and engage the local community on our plans which will provide a landmark gateway development as part of wider Grey Mare Lane Masterplan area.

“The proposed development will provide high-quality, affordable housing in the area and we look forward to hearing the views of the local community and working with our partners to make this vision a reality.”

Great Places’ project forms part of a wider plan to regenerate the 50-year-old East Manchester estate, which Manchester City Council is currently consulting on.

Around 1,000 new and retrofitted homes are planned in total.