Views applies for 66-home Burnage resi
The developer has submitted plans to Manchester City Council that could see the former Burnage Cricket Club redeveloped into 53 houses and two small blocks of apartments.
Across the proposed 66 homes, 20% will be affordable. The housing mix consists of seven three- and 46 four-bed houses. The two apartment blocks would contain 13 single-bedroom flats.
Each home would have a private rear garden and a street-facing single-car driveway.
Views’ scheme would sit off the corner of Mauldeth Road, where it meets Kingsway.
Architect Oliver Smurthwaite Architects has taken design inspiration from the century-old Burnage Garden Village concept, designed by John Horner Hargreaves.
A consultation was run on the scheme in May, which Views said received positive local feedback.
Patrick Sheridan, senior development manager, Views, said: “Our plans will breathe new life into the former Burnage Cricket Club ground and provide much-needed new family homes to the area.
“We are especially pleased to be able to facilitate the provision of a replacement cricket pitch nearby.”
The site hasn’t been used for the sport since 2011, but the conditions of the application will ensure the developer provides a replacement cricket ground.
The planning application submitted by consultant Asteer Planning has yet to be validated by Manchester City Council.
What about 2 bed houses?
I think the developer is trying to maximize their return and profit.
46, 4 bed houses! That’s an absolute joke.
Which buyer is the developer targeting to buy those 46, 4 bedroom house in Burnage?
By jrb
@jrb – who needs a 2 bedroom house? Most houses need to be 3 or 4 bed minimum nowadays.
By Hamza
Good design, good location. Similar to what Views have proposed elsewhere. But, have they actually built anything yet? Seem to get nice schemes approved but no progress on the developments approved in Levenshulme, Fallowfield, or Whalley Range…
By Anonymous