New images show how former GMP headquarters could look after major transformation
22.08.2023 - 16:47
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
This is how the former Greater Manchester Police headquarters in Stretford could look as 700 new homes are set to be built.
Trafford council and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) have announced their development partner for the site on Chester Road - FEC.
The company was selected following a competitive procurement process which started last year.
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The scheme forms part of Trafford council’s Civic Quarter Area Action Plan for Stretford. In addition to new housing, there will be a hotel, leisure uses, new shops, offices and community facilities, all in a 'sustainable location' with 'excellent public transport links'.
The project aims to provide 25 per cent affordable housing on the former Chester House site, in line with the council and the GMCA’s joint commitment to deliver more good-quality affordable homes, including through the regeneration of brownfield land. The scheme is also part of the council’s commitment to become carbon neutral by 2038.
Chester House was the headquarters of GMP before the force moved to a purpose-built facility in Central Park, Newton Heath, in 2012.
Trafford council leader Tom Ross said: “There is a shortage of quality and affordable housing in Trafford and we are totally committed to tackling this huge issue. This scheme, if approved, will provide hundreds of much-needed homes for residents and make strides towards our carbon-neutral policies.
“The proposed development is part of our Civic Quarter masterplan which has given us a fantastic opportunity to develop local amenities, improve community use of the areas and to build more housing.”
Tom Pool, investment director at FEC,