A developer has put forward proposlas for 35 affordable apartments at the site of the former community boozer
The Park pub on Moorcroft Road in Northern Moor(ASP)
An estate pub could be demolished to make way for a block of flats.
The former Park pub in Wythenshawe is under threat after developer Watson submitted plans for 35 affordable apartments.
The 1970s built former JW Lees boozer, on Moorcroft Road, Northern Moor was once at the heart of the community, hosting events such as ‘Wythenshawe’s Got Talent’ but has now been closed for several years.
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Watson said its plans for the demolition and redevelopment of the Park would ‘pave the way for a new residential community on Moorcroft Road and would be a ‘new chapter for a long-vacant site’.
It said the brownfield plot, close to Wythenshawe park and gardens and opposite parade fo shops, would help to increase the supply of high-quality, energy-efficient homes in the area.
The new block is planned for the site of the former Park pub in Northern Moor
The proposals include a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments.
The proposed building would be four storeys in height at the corner of Moorcroft Road and Sledmoor Road down to two storeys alongside existing homes.
Watson said this would ensure ‘a seamless fit within the current neighbourhood’. They said the proposed building would have red brick façade and contemporary detailing.
They said the site is well connected to public transport, local shops, schools and community facilities, making it an ideal setting for new housing.
The plans include energy-efficient features such as air source heat pumps and heat recovery systems, on-site parking and secure cycle storage.
Rob Watson, director at Watson Homes, said: “Transforming brownfield sites like this one into high-quality places where people can live, work and play is at the heart of our approach to regeneration.
“This plot has been vacant for several years, and we’re pleased to be taking the first steps towards bringing it back into productive use for the community.
“We’ve engaged with Manchester City Council to design a scheme that complements the local area, and will deliver long-term benefits for the community.
“Our ambition is to bring forward another well-designed scheme that unlocks opportunities, supports local people and creates a thriving neighbourhood for the long term.”
Watson is currently progressing its Creams Mill scheme in Little Lever, Bolton a project that will provide new homes and will also restore a 700-metre section of the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal.
It also recently announced the approval of plans to transform the long-vacant Church Wharf site in Bolton.
The plans will now be considered by Manchester City Council.