New future lined up for former Masonic hall and police station

Plans have been submitted to redevelop a former Masonic hall and police station in Greater Manchester into affordable homes.Southway Housing Trust has submitted its planning application to Trafford Borough Council for the site on Tatton Road/Tatton Place in Sale.The properties will be available for shared ownership through Gecko Homes, Southway’s sales and marketing subsidiary.Gecko Homes said three quarters of respondents to a public consultation had said that they were in favour of the scheme, with just 5 per cent objecting.The sustainable residential development in the heart of Sale would incorporate ten houses, including one, two and three-bedroom homes, and 21 apartments. The proposals include the refurbishment of the former Sale Police Station and will replace the former Sale Masonic Hall with a three-storey residential development.Wendy Mills, head of development at Southway Housing Trust, said: “The site will help to address the demand for affordable housing in Trafford, delivering an attractive residential development that is respectful to the local area and provides a real choice for aspiring homeowners to get onto the housing ladder.”Gecko is pleased with the positive response to plans for Sale, in particular the high level of interest shown from potential buyers during the consultation process. Anyone who is yet to register their interest in a property is still able to do so via email or telephone.”