After two previous schemes were reworked, the third iteration of proposals to redevelop a brownfield plot off Warwick Road South has been granted approval by the local council.
Southway Housing Trust and a joint venture between McGoff Group and MC Construction have been given the green light to build 80 affordable homes across three blocks.
Designed by Corstorphine & Wright, each of the 38 one-bedroom and 42 two-bedroom apartments will benefit from a balcony or private garden.
McGoff Construction is due to begin building the development in October.
Upon completion in August 2025, the land is to be transferred to Southway Housing Trust, which will wholly own and manage the 100% affordable, mixed-tenure scheme.
Mike Purcell, director at MC Construction, said the development is located in an area that has long been in need of regeneration.
“Adjacent to a transport hub, which provides a gateway to both globally renowned sports grounds and access to higher education institution UA92, it meets both community and strategic needs.
“We are confident that our partners at McGoff Group will deliver an exemplar affordable housing development for Southway Housing Trust.”
McGoff and MC Construction first lodged plans for the site in May 2021. These initial proposals were for 126 apartments.
Last year, the JV, working scaled back the development, reducing the number of apartments to 102.
This application was withdrawn in November as fresh plans for the 80-home scheme were drawn up and submitted to Trafford Council.
Cllr James Wright, Trafford Council’s executive member for housing and advice, said: “Here in Trafford, like the rest of the UK, we have a shortage of housing, particularly quality, affordable housing.
“This development will help hundreds of people onto the housing ladder and into good quality apartments in an excellent location.”