Consultations and surveys Rodney Street stage two consultation

This consultation is now closed 

Proposals were introduced to the local community earlier this year as part of the first stage of public consultation for a residential development on Rodney Street. This is the first phase of the Council’s newly formed housing initiative, This City. 

The plans are for the development of 128 new homes of a range of sizes and tenure types, all of which are designed to be adaptable and cater to different needs. The site adjoins Ancoats Green and would build on the principles set out in the Ancoats Poland Street Zone Public Realm Strategy to shape and enhance the public realm.

During the first round of consultation, you told us that these issues were most important:

  • The importance of green space and landscaping to this area.
  • The importance of quality architectural design that respects the surrounding context.
  • The need for more joined-up consideration of parking provision in the area.
  • The need for a range of housing types, including affordable and new homes.

After careful consideration and reflection on the feedback received during the first stage of consultation, we've developed and refined our plans for new homes at Rodney Street, including the design of the buildings and our landscaping and public realm proposals.

Find out more about the Rodney Street proposals

This City

This City is a new kind of housing company, owned and run by Manchester City Council. We don’t just construct housing – we plan and build homes to create communities. We’re a new venture that will develop high quality, low carbon housing for all Mancunians.

This City will boost the number of new homes being delivered in Manchester, with the needs of the people of Manchester at the heart of what we do. Our plan is to build 500 new homes every year. Initially, the Council will free up its own land for this housing and also finance the schemes directly.

The new homes we build will be a mix of market housing and homes designated for Manchester Living Rent (to be rented at or below LHA levels). Market housing will subsidise the provision of the Manchester Living Rent properties.

By stepping up with sound, long-term investment, This City will play an integral role in Manchester’s post-pandemic recovery.

 

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