Residents are being asked to have their say on plans to improve specialist living in Gorton, Manchester with 80 new homes for social rent planned.
South Manchester-based housing association Southway Housing Trust has launched a public consultation on its proposals for three new supported housing schemes to help older people and those with specialist needs to live independently.
The developments at Mount Road, Melland Road and Manby Road in Manchester’s Longsight ward – each less than a mile apart - would support over 55s with extra care needs, people with dementia, and autistic adults.
50, one and two-bed apartments with a courtyard and parking are planned for Mount Road opposite Annie Lees Park, on a former neighbourhood office site.
The scheme would provide 24/7 onsite care and support with age friendly living spaces and discreet adaptations to help people move around their home more easily.
The Melland Road and Manby Road schemes would be tailored to the needs of autistic adults in partnership with Manchester City Council’s Adult Social Care services. Manby Road would provide 15, one-bed apartments and a four-bedroom shared house and 14 new one-bed apartments would be built at Melland Road.
Jonathan Turner, Southway’s Assistant Director of Development said: “I’m pleased to be able to share our early plans for more specialist living in Gorton to help people who need more tailored housing support.
“We’ve already built some fantastic supported living schemes across Greater Manchester, including in Gorton, and I’m looking forward to hearing feedback from local people on these new plans.”
Residents can have their say on the plans until 31 March 2026. More information at www.southwaygorton-consultation.com. An in-person event is also being held between 3-7pm on 18 March at Belle Vue Leisure Centre.
“We know there is high demand for quality, genuinely affordable accommodation for older people who may need their care needs met on site – and demand is particularly acute for specific needs such as autism and dementia. These homes have the potential to create a real lifeline for our residents who need this type of support. So, I would urge local people to give their thoughts on the proposals.”
- Councillor Gavin White, Manchester City Council Executive Member for Housing and Development
CGI of social rent housing scheme on Melland Road
CGI of social rent housing scheme on Mount Road
CGI of social rent housing scheme on Manby Road
