Plans in for Manchester Waters homes

Peel Waters has submitted plans to create 159 homes at Manchester Waters.Located between The Bridgewater Canal and The Manchester Ship Canal, the proposed one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments would be split across two buildings, overlooking both historic canals.As part of the proposals, Peel would make a contribution equivalent to 20 per cent affordable housing within Trafford and a further contribution towards improving green spaces in the local area.Health, wellness, access to nature and spaces to socialise in are at the forefront of Peel’s proposed residential development.The proposed build-to-rent homes will form part of a wider Manchester Waters masterplan to regenerate the brownfield site and bring homes to the area, with the plot having been “largely vacant” for more than 20 years.James Whittaker, executive director for Peel Waters, said: “This is the next exciting step in our regeneration plans for Manchester Waters, offering a unique residential opportunity at one of the best development sites in Greater Manchester.”Waterside living in the UK comes with many benefits that enhance quality of life and wellness. Our proposed homes will celebrate their waterfront location as well as delivering much needed new, sustainable, quality housing in the area in addition to providing the next section of new improved pedestrian and cycle links between Manchester and MediaCity.”Alongside creating new homes, the proposals represent a significant investment into the local area, which will create new jobs, apprenticeships and local employment opportunities throughout the construction stage.”