Lovell Partnerships has commenced construction of a new £15m development in collaboration with Hive Homes – the first partnership between the two organisations.
Roedeer Gardens will bring 81 much-needed homes to Seedfield, Bury delivering a significant boost to housing provision in Greater Manchester and helping to meet the targets set by local authorities.
Located on the site of the former Seedfield Centre, a former school and domiciliary centre, the development will comprise 60 three-bedroom and 21 four-bedroom family homes.
The project represents a substantial investment in the local community by Hive and underscores their ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality housing across the region.
Tahreen Shad, partnerships director for Lovell in the North West, said: “The significance of the Seedfield site lies in its contribution to the larger devolution picture in Greater Manchester and supporting the target of delivering 10,000 new homes. Roedeer Gardens addresses this pressing need and supports the region’s growth ambitions; a commitment that Lovell is proud to be working with Hive to push forward.
“The project will be our first with Hive Homes –a profit for purpose housing developer set up by the Greater Manchester Housing Providers – with values aligning closely with Lovell. The seamless start on site is a testament to the strong relationship we have built over the past twelve months, working closely on the design and technical aspects of the project. We look forward to delivering an exceptional project for Hive Homes and the wider community.”
The development includes 21 affordable homes secured via a Section 106 agreement. Of these, six three-bed houses will be transferred to a registered provider for shared ownership. Nine will be transferred to Bury Council for affordable rent, and six four-bed houses will be part of the government’s ‘First Homes’ scheme, offering discounted properties to first-time buyers.
This latest project in Greater Manchester follows the successful delivery of 127 homes at Spinners Quarter – phase three of the Pendleton project in Salford – as well as the completion of the major 800-home regeneration project of Miles Platting in the heart of Manchester in 2024.
