A plan which will see at least 1,000 new homes to be built, including affordable housing and new green spaces in East Manchester is set to be approved by council officials next week
The redevelopment of the Grey Mare Lane area,a council-built estate more than 50 years old represents a key regeneration location as part of the ongoing transformation of east Manchester
An 8-week consultation started in May this year and gathered feedback from local people via both online submissions and an in-person engagement event held in the estate. A community steering group made up of residents, elected members and Council officers also meet regularly to discuss and input into the planning process for the estate investment.
Plans also include the creation a new heart and focal point of the estate with a new and improved retail and health offer – including a flexible community space and upgrades to existing streets and introduction of new cycle lanes, pedestrian walking routes, sustainable drainage systems, and street greening
There will be a school street or play street between the East Manchester Academy and St Brigid’s School to promote safe streets for children and a reduction of the number of lanes at the junction between Bell Crescent and Alan Turing Way as well as the creation of new access routes onto Grey Mare Lane from Newcombe Close and Raglan Close
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.
“Through this investment we will see at least 1,000 new homes – including lots of affordable homes – a new heart and focal point of the estate with new shops and community facilities, and lots more green and play spaces.
“Thank you to everyone who took part – 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.”
