Plans submitted for the redevelopment of Chorlton Leisure Centre site

Chorlton Leisure Centre, which has stood empty for over seven years, is to be re-developed by the Manchester-based  MSV  Housing Group. Working in partnership with Manchester City Council, plans have now been submitted  to build an affordable Later Living scheme for local people.  

  The new development will  provide 50 apartments (a mix of one bed and two bed) for the over 55s.  7 of the apartments will be for sale by shared ownership, 3 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. 

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:   “We know that local people have been eager to see this site brought back into use for some time and it’s great to see the project moving at full steam. 

“Working with MSV, we have taken the opportunity to use the site to build new sustainable, affordable housing to meet demand in the area and help diversify the housing market in Chorlton – delivering homes at the Manchester Living Rent to ensure as many people as possible can afford them. This is a really exciting development, and we look forward to seeing these homes take shape.” 

Charlie Norman, chief executive of MSV Housing Group, said: “This scheme has been some time in the planning, but it’s absolutely vital that we get this flagship development right. Chorlton and the surrounding area needs affordable homes to rent for it’s older citizens and we are proud to be the organisation that will deliver a highly sustainable, age-appropriate development of the highest calibre and green credentials.”

By Mark Adair – Correspondent, Bdaily

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