Muse and Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WHCG) have secured planning permission for 297 social rent homes as part of the wider £500m regeneration of Wythenshawe town centre in Manchester.
CGI of Muse and WCHG’s C2 The Birtles scheme, Wythenshawe
The partnership submitted three separate planning applications for a total of 422 affordable homes in December 2025. The first two applications, for the 81-home C2 The Birtles and the 216-home Brotherton House, have now been given the green light, with approval for the third, the 125-home Alpha House, expected in the coming weeks.
Proposals for C2 The Birtles, next to the former market square, include 81 one- and two-bedroom apartments.
Brotherton House, a former office building, will be redeveloped to create 216 homes, which includes an extra care apartment building with 109 homes.
Subject to approval, Alpha House will see the construction of 125 one- and two-bedroom apartments, including 16 wheelchair accessible homes.
Joe Stockton, development director at Muse, said: “Central to our shared vision for Wythenshawe town centre is creating new homes that people want to live in and that they can afford. We have responded to public feedback and to market requirements to deliver a range of suitable homes for those in later life or living with long-term illnesses, all well as those who need to be close to Civic [shopping centre] and the benefits that brings.
“We’re thrilled to have received approval for the first two of three new communities, which means that we can maintain the momentum that we’ve built up to date, and create homes for everyone.”
Andrea Lowman, executive director of development at WCHG, added: “For us, this is about delivering the truly affordable homes local people have told us they need. Every one of these homes will be for social rent, giving more families, older residents and people with additional needs the opportunity to live well in the heart of Wythenshawe.
“As the local social housing provider, we are focused not just on building new homes but on creating sustainable communities and making sure this investment strengthens the town centre for existing and future residents alike.”
Muse was named in August 2024 as delivery and investment partner to work with Manchester City Council to deliver the regeneration of Wythenshawe town centre.
The wider redevelopment masterplan will see up to 2,000 new homes delivered over the next 10 to 15 years.
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