Muse and Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) have secured planning consent for 125 affordable homes as part of the £500m regeneration of Wythenshawe.
The one- and two-bedroom apartments will be delivered at Alpha House, which was constructed in the 1970s as an office building and has more recently been home to a local martial arts school and a solicitor’s practice.
However, the upper floors of the building have remained vacant for more than 15 years. The building was recently demolished to pave the way for the new apartment building.
Earlier this month, Muse and WCHG secured planning consent to deliver additional affordable homes at C2 The Birtles and Brotherton House in Wythenshawe.
Bev Craig OBE, leader of Manchester City Council, said: “This next planning approval is a marker of our commitment that the transformation of Wythenshawe town centre is for Wythenshawe people – and it means we now have approval to build 422 social rent homes. This is housing that meets the needs of local people now and into the future – and makes sure residents can live and be part of their community long-term. Another brilliant milestone in this once-in-a-generation investment story.”
Joe Stockton, development director at Muse, added: “Securing the green light for Alpha House, alongside C2 The Birtles and Brotherton House, marks a major milestone in delivering over 400 affordable homes for Wythenshawe, all of which will be available for social rent. The three new communities are central to the wider vision for Wythenshawe, complementing exciting town centre improvements such as the vibrant new food hall, the Culture Hub, and modern workspaces, which have all been designed to strengthen the town centre and benefit the local community.”
Andrea Lowman, executive director of development at Wythenshawe Community Housing Group, said: “Alpha House will provide genuinely affordable homes for local people at different stages of life, including those who need more accessible housing and want to stay connected to their community. At a time when demand for social rent continues to grow, it is vital that developments like this prioritise long-term affordability and quality. We’ll continue to work with residents to make sure these homes are well managed, well connected and support people to live independently.”
