Manchester Council Approves 125 Affordable Homes in Wythenshawe
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Manchester City Councils Approval of Alpha House: A Major Leap in Social Housing
Manchester City Council has given the green light to Alpha House in Wythenshawe, a significant milestone in their social housing initiative. This project brings 125 affordable one- and two-bedroom apartments, all for social rent, as part of a £500 million town center revamp. Its the third major residential site to get the nod this year, following C2 The Birtles and Brotherton House. Developers Muse and Wythenshawe Community Housing Group applied last December for a total of 422 homes. Council leaders hail it as a testament to their commitment to local people, ensuring families can stay in the community for years. Developers echo this, emphasizing how these homes integrate seamlessly into new spaces like a food hall and culture hub. The site, once a 1970s office building with vacant upper floors for over 15 years, is now demolished to make way for 16 wheelchair-accessible units. This move is part of a masterplan to create up to 2000 new homes over the next 10-15 years, transforming Wythenshawe for its residents.
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