Watson, Great Places plot 132 Radcliffe homes
The site of the town’s former swimming pool is to be redeveloped more than six years after the leisure facility closed its doors.
Radcliffe Pool and Fitness Centre was demolished in 2016 and has been vacant since, aside from a stint as a Covid testing facility.
Now, Salford-based developer Watson Homes and Great Places Housing Group are forging ahead with plans to build 132 homes on the site. 97 of the homes would be available on affordable tenures including rent-to-buy and social rent.
The properties will be a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments. Those not designated as affordable will be available for market rent.
The Green Street site has been identified as part of the Radcliffe Strategic Regeneration Framework as a key placemaking site. Bury Council signed off on its disposal to Watson 12 months ago.
Learn more about the ongoing regeneration of Radcliffe.
Watson and Great Places’ plans also feature 13,000 sq ft of commercial space, including offices.
Designed by TADW Architects, the scheme will incorporate carbon-saving technologies such as PV panels and air source heat pumps.
- Credit: via Rumpus PR
- Credit: via Rumpus PR
“We have vast experience delivering high-quality, affordable homes across the North West,” said Rob Watson, director at Watson Homes.
“Being part of the regeneration plans for Radcliffe is an important project to us. We look forward to working with our partners, supply chain, and local people in delivering the vision for Radcliffe”.
Helen Spencer, executive director of growth at Great Places, added: “We’re delighted to be working with Watson to submit our plans to transform the Green Street site into 97 much-needed affordable homes.
“In line with Bury Council’s aspirations to develop this area as a key gateway into Radcliffe, our proposals consider how these homes will contribute to the long-term development of a resilient and vibrant community, benefitting from all the local facilities of Radcliffe whilst adding to the wider sustainability of the town centre.”
LK Group conducted site investigation works for the project.
Well the people of Radcliffe are definitely resilient, we’ve had to be over the years of Bury council rule and the line” benefitting from all the local facilities of Radcliffe” hahaha!! What local facilities?? No bank, no civic suite, no high school, no swimming baths ( unless you count the paddling pool at coney green ) no shops, what a joke.
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