Around 1,000 new homes could be delivered at Grey Mare Lane in East Manchester under plans being progressed by the city council.
A consultation on a strategy for the long-awaited overhaul of the estate began in May.
Next week, Manchester City Council’s executive is expected to approve the BDP-designed plan, which will guide future development at the 57-acre estate, located close to the Eithad Stadium in Beswick.
Cllr Gavin White, Manchester City Council’s executive member for housing and development, said: “The feedback we receive directly from local people – both through the consultation and the community steering group – is quite often the most impactful. Knowing what a neighbourhood needs is best explained by the very people who live and use the area every day.
“Thank you to everyone who took part [in the consultation] – your feedback will help guide future development proposals for the Grey Mare Lane estate, and we’re looking forward to the first planning applications being submitted late this year.”
The plan calls for new homes, improved transport links, better green spaces, and upgrades to the area’s retail and health offering.
Manchester City Council has outlined what the mix of homes could look like. Around 33% would be one-bed units, 47% would provide two beds, and the final 20% would be three-bedroom units.
The city council will work with One Manchester, which owns many of the homes at Grey Mare Lane, Great Places Housing Group, an active developer of affordable homes across the city region, and This City, the council’s own housing delivery vehicle, to make its vision a reality.
Plans for a new-build apartment block are already in the works. Great Places Housing Group wants to build a 69-flat project on a site previously occupied by The Manchester bar.
The housing association is also drawing up plans for a site off Sunny Lowry Road, which is earmarked for around 100 homes under the masterplan.
Meanwhile, This City will deliver around 150 homes on the former police station site off Grey Mare Lane.
One Manchester is in the process of demolishing and rebuilding 120 homes.
Helen Spencer, executive director of growth at Great Places, said: “We’re delighted to see the community’s positive response to the Grey Mare Lane estate regeneration plans. The project is a great opportunity to provide much-needed affordable housing in the area and vibrant green spaces, enhancing residents’ quality of life.
“The feedback will provide invaluable input to ensure our planned developments meet the community’s needs, and we look forward to continuing to work with Manchester City Council, One Manchester, and This City to bring this vision to life.”
Barry Wears, chief financial officer at One Manchester, added: “It’s great to see things moving forward for the community. As we prepare our development sites and carry out necessary demolitions to make improvements for the community, we’re committed to making sure any affected residents are part of the conversation. We’ve pledged that those who’ve had to move due to the works will have the right to return to the estate if they want to. Our ongoing collaboration with partners and keeping the community involved will make sure that the development will boost the area and support the needs of local residents.”
The place is an eye sore. Regeneration can’t come quick enough.
God knows what the tracking fans from European capitals think when they come to City games.
This is the kind of development and investment the city needs outside the centre. Increases density, better quality buildings and permeable green space.
By Anonymous
Improved transport links? I wonder what these could be ?
By Peter Chapman