£12m affordable homes plan approved for former Chorlton Leisure Centre site

The scheme has been brought forward as part of a partnership between Manchester-based MSV Housing Group and Manchester City Council and will bring a site back into use that has stood empty for more than seven years.

The new development will  provide  50 apartments (a mix of one bed and two bed) for the over 55s.  Seven of the apartments will be for sale by shared ownership, three will be neighbourhood apartments providing step up accommodation, with the remaining 40 capped at the Manchester Living Rent (i.e. priced at or below the local housing allowance level).   

Lettings will be prioritized to over 55s with a housing priority need, including those wishing to right size  and free up a social rented family home in the local area for families on the housing waiting list.  Affordable homes  to rent  in  neighbourhoods  like  Chorlton are  much  needed  and  these homes are expected to be in high demand. 

Working closely with  the  Manchester-based  award-winning  architects, Buttress, the development will be built to the HAPPI (Housing Our Ageing Population Panel) principles which includes: 

In addition to well thought out communal spaces and hubs within the development, there will also be opportunities to bring in other external features, for example health services, wellbeing spaces and opportunities for community interaction and involvement.   

The development is expected to be  completed  Summer 2025  and will see an investment of  over £12m.    

Cllr Gavin White, Manchester City Council’s executive member for housing and development, said: “This is a welcome milestone on the transformation of this site, which has stood unused for a number of years.

“The project will deliver much-needed low-carbon, affordable housing for older people, helping to meet a clear need for this type of home in this neighbourhood. We know this will be a really positive investment in the heart of the Chorlton community.”

By Mark Adair – Correspondent, Bdaily

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