Plans to transform former masonic hall and police station into ‘affordable’ homes submitted to Council

Southway Housing Trust has submitted its planning application to Trafford Borough Council to transform the former Sale Masonic Hall and Police Station on Tatton Road / Tatton Place into high-quality, ‘affordable’ homes.

The properties will be available for shared ownership through Gecko Homes, Southway’s sales and marketing subsidiary.

According to Gecko Homes, they have received strong public support for the scheme following a public consultation with the local community. Three-quarters of respondents said that they were in favour of the scheme, with just five per cent objecting.

The scheme would see a sustainable residential development in the heart of Sale; ten houses (including 1, 2 and 3 bedroom homes), and 21 apartments (nine 2-beds and eleven 1-beds) all available for shared ownership. The proposals include the refurbishment of the former Sale Police Station and replacing the former Sale Masonic Hall with a three-storey residential development.

Wendy Mills, head of development at Southway Housing Trust, said:

“We are delighted to announce that our plans for the former Sale Masonic Hall and Police Station have now been submitted to the Council. We hope that Trafford Council recognises the improvements of the new scheme including the reduced building height and increased parking provision.

“The site will help to address the demand for affordable housing in Trafford, delivering an attractive residential development that is respectful to the local area and provides a real choice for aspiring homeowners to get onto the housing ladder.

“Gecko is pleased with the positive response to plans for Sale, in particular the high level of interest shown from potential buyers during the consultation process. Anyone who is yet to register their interest in a property is still able to do so via email or telephone.”

The application is awaiting consideration by Trafford Borough Council, who will determine the application in the coming months.