New affordable homes planned on the site of the former Masonic hall and police station

A plan for a new development of 30 affordable homes has been announced for the site of the former Sale Masonic Hall and police station on Tatton Road / Tatton Place in Sale. 

A public consultation has been launched by affordable housing provider, Gecko Homes, which is bringing forward revised plans after a previous application was refused in 2021.

The new proposals now include the former Sale police station, which will be refurbished, whilst the former Sale Masonic Hall will be replaced by a three-storey residential development.

If approved, the scheme will deliver ten houses ranging 1, 2 and 3-bedroom homes, nine 3-bedroom apartments and eleven 2-bedroom apartments, all available for shared ownership.

Residents are invited to attend a public exhibition on Wednesday 13 July 2022 between 4pm and 7.30pm at the Sale Excelsior Club, 2 Symons Road, Sale, M33 7FJ. The event is drop-in only, so no appointments are required.

Wendy Mills, head of development at Southway Housing said: “We are eager to bring forward our revised plans for former Sale Masonic Hall and Police Station site. We have listened to the concerns of Trafford Council about our previous plans and have responded with a scheme that reduces the building height and protects the amenity of local residents.

“By incorporating the former Police Station we are able to provide a mix of 30 affordable homes, including town houses and apartments, all available for shared ownership.

“With more people looking for an affordable home in Trafford than properties available, we believe the proposals represent an ideal opportunity for local people to make their first step onto the housing ladder. Set within walking distance of Sale Town Centre and Sale Metrolink station the site offers a real opportunity to deliver truly affordable homes in the heart of the town.”

The site would offer facilities including on-site parking and cycle spaces, plus communal and private gardens. 

To register your interest in one of the properties, call 0800 298 7040.