MSV to deliver half of £49m Gatley Golf Course

Housing provider Mosscare St Vincent’s will bring forward 122 properties at Bellway’s 244-home Stockport development.

MSV has agreed terms to deliver 122 homes for affordable rent, intermediate rent – capped at 66% of the market rate – and shared ownership at Gatley Golf Course. Bellway will develop the other 122 for open market sale.

Charlie Norman, chief executive at MSV said: “This is great news for Stockport, bringing an unused and undeveloped site into use for local people.

“We are still in the grip of a housing emergency, where families are crying out for affordable homes.  MSV has a strong track record of not only providing those homes, but then delivering on our promises and providing the best possible services for long-term investment in the area.  Overall, the development will see an investment of £49m in the site, which has got to be good news for everyone.”

Bellway lodged reserved matters plans for a mix of one-, two-, and three-bed houses and apartments at the 44-acre disused golf course in April having been selected by Hollins Strategic Land as preferred bidder in 2025.

Hollins secured outline planning consent for the site’s redevelopment following an appeal in early 2025.

Mathew McAdam, managing director of Bellway in Manchester, said: “We are delighted to reach this agreement with MSV Housing, which will make a significant contribution towards the provision of affordable homes in Stockport and also help to accelerate the delivery of new housing.

“High-quality affordable housing is an essential ingredient in building strong, inclusive and diverse communities. We are looking forward to developing the former golf club and delivering high quality new Bellway homes in such an attractive setting within Stockport.”