Latest phase of Hattersley regeneration

Rowlinson has started work on a major new scheme in Hattersley for North West housing association, Onward.

Onward acquired the brownfield land from Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, enabling a total of 161 new homes to be built across three local central sites.

After being appointed following a competitive tender process, Rowlinson has already started groundworks on the sites that make up ‘Hattersley Central’, with the first new homes scheduled for completion at the end of this year.

Rowlinson’s track record in Tameside will stand us in good stead on this significant housing scheme

To help meet a defined housing need in Tameside there will be:

• 91 homes in the extra care element, catering for over-55s with diverse needs
• 55 homes for affordable rent
• 15 homes for shared ownership

Sandy Livingstone, executive director of property at Onward, said: “Over the last ten years, we’ve improved the quality of existing homes, built new homes, delivered a new Community Hub and enabled new retail investment in Hattersley. We are proud of what we’ve achieved so far but are committed to delivering more and better improvements over the next ten years.

“Hattersley Central will provide much-needed affordable homes and later living for local people at the heart of our community. Our partners Rowlinson have a wealth of experience delivering high-quality homes and neighbourhoods right across the region and we’re delighted to be spending our ‘Northern Pound’ effectively again in support of our regional supply chain.”

David Chilton, managing director of Rowlinson said: “This scheme forms an important part of Hattersley’s ongoing development. We’re glad to be on site and delivering these quality new homes.

“Rowlinson’s track record in Tameside, and our recent successful delivery of extra care developments across Greater Manchester, will stand us in good stead on this significant housing scheme.”

Funding for Hattersley Central is being delivered through Onward’s Strategic Partnership with Homes England, which will enable the housing association to build 5,000 new homes by 2030 – with 3,208 being delivered directly through the Partnership.

The scheme was designed by Triangle Architects.

Date published: 29/04/2022