Manchester’s City Council Planning Committee has unanimously approved plans for the first homes within the expanded Mayfield Park.
This moves forward a significant central city centre transformation led by Manchester City Council, Transport for Greater Manchester, London Continental Railways and Landsec.
Once built, the park will expand by 40%, towards the Mancunian Way and opposite Freight Island and Mayfield Depot, incorporating hundreds of additional trees, gardens, a park square and upgraded play and relaxation areas.
Within this repurposed space, 879 new one, two and three‑bedroom apartments are to be delivered. The construction phase is expected to generate over 880 jobs, while the fully operational scheme will support more than 120 full‑time roles.
Once occupied, the new homes are projected to yield around £2m annually in Council Tax revenue, alongside a projected £10m boost to local businesses through increased local spending.
Designers Studio Egret West and shedkm have incorporated architectural nods to Mayfield’s industrial heritage, including distinctive arches inspired by the historic Depot structure across the park. Twenty per cent of the initial phase will comprise affordable housing, with Landsec and the council working to prioritise essential service key workers through suitable grant funding arrangements.
Henrietta Nowne, Development Director at Landsec and representative of The Mayfield Partnership, said: “For the first time, Mancunians will have the ultimate back garden within the award‑winning Mayfield Park. An opportunity like this hasn’t existed before in Manchester. Since starting on site earlier this month, there’s real momentum building as we continue to grow a green, healthy and connected district in the heart of Manchester.”
The residences will be hosted across four buildings, combining low‑rise sections with taller blocks to optimise natural light, shelter, and connectivity between the park and generous communal lobbies. Ground‑floor spaces will include restaurants, cafés, health and wellness amenities, and community areas. A newly aligned tree‑lined road will improve walking and cycling links from east Manchester directly into the city centre.
The announcement follows Councillor Bev Craig’s recent visit to break ground on the first Mayfield office building, which sits adjacent to the planned residential phase.
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