The next phase of consultation as part of the Northern Gateway project has begun urging local people to help guide the investment to deliver 30 new social homes in South Collyhurst.
The consultation follows a major planning application submitted last month by the City Council and Far East Consortium (FEC) for Collyhurst Village. Combined, the
two neighbourhoods will deliver 274 new homes – including 130 high-quality social rented homes and a new 1.3 hectare park.
This consultation will provide local residents with the opportunity to feedback on plans for land bound by Whitley Road and Winscombe Drive, with the ambition to develop high-quality social housing.
The proposals have been developed following initial community engagement. As such, low carbon family housing is central to the designs – which includes a mix of townhouses and low-rise apartments – with an expected split of 14 three-bedroom houses, 4 three-bedroom duplex apartments, 1 two-bedroom duplex apartment, and 11 two-bedroom apartments.
The area will also be supported by bike storage, electric charging points, greening and garden spaces, along with the introduction of around 20 new trees.
The consultation for South Collyhurst will remain open until 1 April 2021. In line with Covid-19 restrictions, respondents will be able to view the plans online via a virtual exhibition.
www.collyhurst-regeneration.co.uk
