Your questions answered
We understand that the regeneration plans for Collyhurst will prompt a lot of questions. On this page, we have answered some of the questions we’re asked the most.
General
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Absolutely not! Victoria North is the name that’s been given to the project to regenerate the collection of seven neighbourhoods that runs north of Victoria Station along the River Irk Valley, which includes Red Bank and New Cross as well as Collyhurst. Each of these neighbourhoods has its own identity and character, which the regeneration activity will encourage and celebrate.
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In April 2017, Manchester City Council (MCC) appointed Far East Consortium International Ltd (FEC) as its selected investment and delivery partner to bring forward the regeneration of the Northern Gateway (now called Victoria North). Manchester City Council and FEC are working together on a joint venture basis.
FEC is a leading property company which specialises in property development, hospitality and commercial ventures across mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
FEC opened its UK head office in London in 2011 and a regional office in Manchester in 2016. FEC’s first Manchester development, MeadowSide, launched in 2017.
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Manchester City Council owns the majority of the land in Collyhurst with some individual properties under private ownership, usually as a result of people who have bought their property under Right to Buy.
Phase One
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Phase One includes the delivery of 274 new homes across two different sites in Collyhurst Village and South Collyhurst, alongside the first phase of New Collyhurst Park.
The Collyhurst Village development site is located on the mainly cleared land between Rochdale Road and Thornton Street North. This includes 244 energy-efficient new homes, a shop, community space and new park.
New Collyhurst Park will provide green spaces to sit and relax, wildflower areas and water features as well as play spaces with a range of children’s play equipment. There will be a big focus on sustainability and biodiversity, with lots of different types of planting to encourage insects and birds.
The South Collyhurst development site is located between Kingsfold Avenue, Whitely Road and Winscombe Drive. This new development will have 14 three-bedroom houses, four three-bedroom duplex apartments, one two-bedroom duplex apartment, and 11 two-bedroom apartments, all of which will be Council-owned and available for social rent.
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Construction works got underway at the Collyhurst Village and South Collyhurst sites in early 2023. Construction has taken longer than expected – mainly due to challenges within the construction sector, such as the availability of materials and labour, and also due to issues with securing power to the Collyhurst Village site, which has now been resolved.
In Collyhurst Village, the first residents moved into their new homes in autumn 2025, with 35 homes now complete. The first homes to be completed in South Collyhurst are expected in early 2026.
We expect all of the remaining Phase One homes to be completed during 2026, when the new convenience store is also planned to open.
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The new homes are a mix of Council owned homes and homes for open market sale, which are being sold by FEC. A key principle of the design is that these two different types of homes look the same from the outside.
A proportion of the new Council homes in Collyhurst Village are for the residents from the 29 existing homes affected by the creation of the new park. The new homes in South Collyhurst will be prioritised for residents displaced by previous demolition activity who wish to return to the area. The additional remaining properties in both Collyhurst Village and South Collyhurst will be the subject of a specific Lettings Policy.
Phase Two
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The area chosen for the next phase of the regeneration programme is directly next to Phase One. It is shown in the map below and includes the following addresses:
Biddisham Walk, 66-88 - Even numbers only, M40 8JX.
Biddisham Walk, 79-115 - Odd numbers only, M40 8JU.
Carslake Road, 1-20 - Odd & even numbers. M40 8JQ.
Foreland Close, 1-11- Odd & even numbers, M40 8JP.
Foynes Close, 1-18 - Odd & even numbers, M40 8LL.
Halstock Walk, 1-11 - Odd numbers only, M40 8LG.
Hillman Close, 2-6 - Even numbers only, M40 8LB.
Knightley Walk, 1-5 - Odd numbers only, M40 8LF.
Queens Road, 150-184 - Even numbers only, M40 8JW.
Queens Road, 202-276 - Even numbers only, M40 8JW.
Stretton Close, 12-18 - Even numbers only, M40 8NJ.
Thornton Street North, 55-77- Odd numbers only, M40 8JT.
Thornton Street North, 111-113 - Odd numbers only, M40 8JT.
This area has been chosen because it is next to the first phase of regeneration, so it provides a great opportunity to continue the progress we are making and create a more joined-up neighbourhood.
A map showing the proposed Phase Two regeneration area in Collyhurst Village, outlined in red. The area sits between Rochdale Road to the west and Queens Road to the east. The boundary includes Marston Street, then runs north to Burgess Street via Thornton Street North, before looping around Anslow Close and Johnny King Close to reach Harrowby Drive in the south. From there, it travels north via Ailsa Close and Burnett Close to meet Queens Road, then continues north to Stretton Close before returning to Rochdale Road. The outlined area also encompasses nearby residential streets including Hillman Close, Carslake Road and Foynes Close. Click here to view the map (opens in a new tab).
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Everyone who lives within the Phase Two area received a letter from Manchester City Council at the end of November 2025. The letter explained the next steps in the process, including the work to confirm the circumstances and housing requirements of all households within the Phase Two area.
We are still at the very beginning of the work to develop plans for Phase Two. No decisions have been made about the layout and design, including the amount of demolition that may be required. This will happen once we fully understand the individual needs of the residents who live in this area.
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We are currently working with the affected residents to confirm their housing requirements which will inform initial design work.
We will present early proposals and design principles for community consultation in Spring 2026. We will then continue to develop the plans and designs, taking account of community feedback, and then hold another consultation to show the more detailed plans in Summer 2026.
If everything goes to plan, we could submit a planning application later in 2026 and then see the start of construction in 2027, with homes beginning to be completed from 2028 onwards.
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For future phases of regeneration beyond Phase Two, the focus of regeneration will continue in Collyhurst Village in the near future. As outlined with residents previously, detailed plans for Collyhurst Village will come forward over the next 3–5 years, and for South Collyhurst over 6–10 years.
Masterplan and future regeneration
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The SRF (Strategic Regeneration Framework) provides an overall framework for regeneration in Victoria North, but does not include a lot of detail about the vision for each of the neighbourhoods. The Collyhurst Masterplan will provide a further level of detail on the vision for the type of place Collyhurst could be, based on the community consultation already undertaken.
The regeneration of Collyhurst will then come forward on a phase-by-phase basis, with lots of further community engagement to shape the detail of each phase. This will include things like layout, number and type of homes, public spaces and importantly, social infrastructure (health, education, community facilities) that we believe the community want and need based on feedback given to date.
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This will depend on whereabouts in Collyhurst you live.
If you live in Collyhurst Village, plans for the area will be developed over the next 5 years, although it could be longer for actual regeneration to be completed. Regeneration will happen in phases, not all at once. We will consult with the community at every stage.
Those residents affected by the next phase of regeneration will be informed first by letter with an opportunity for an individual conversation with someone from the Council, before any public consultation takes place.
If you live in South Collyhurst, plans will be developed in 6 -10 years. Again, regeneration will happen in phases and it will likely take longer than 6-10 years for actual regeneration to be completed. We will consult with the community at every stage.
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As explained above, at this stage we know that the next phase of regeneration will be in Collyhurst Village, although the exact location isn’t yet determined and will be influenced by the conclusion of the Housing Needs Assessment, which is expected shortly.
Affected residents will be written to individually by Manchester City Council by the end of November 2025, and provided an opportunity to discuss what the regeneration may mean for them. An ongoing engagement with affected residents will then continue to confirm each household’s specific needs before a proposal can be designed for further consultation.
Early proposals for this next phase of regeneration will then be presented as part of a separate consultation process, allowing affected residents and the wider Collyhurst community to comment on the plans as they take shape.
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Once your home is identified as being in a phase for regeneration, Manchester City Council will write to you individually and provide an opportunity to discuss what this means for you.
The Collyhurst Key Regeneration Principles set out clear commitments that existing residents will be at the centre of the regeneration process. As part of these commitments there will be opportunities for all those who wish to stay in Collyhurst and benefit from the regeneration to do so.
As proposals for future phases progress, any resident affected by the regeneration will have the opportunity to discuss their circumstances with someone from the Council to ensure that they receive appropriate support.
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When we started work on the vision for Collyhurst, we made some promises to the local community based on what you told us matters most. These promises will continue to guide everything we do as the plans move forward:
Putting the community at the heart of developing proposals for their neighbourhood – the Council and FEC will have meaningful and extensive conversations with local people at every stage to develop the Collyhurst masterplan and future development.
Retaining the existing community – development proposals will take the needs of existing residents into account and provide opportunities for all those who wish to stay in Collyhurst and benefit from the regeneration to do so.
A clear phasing plan for regeneration – the Council and FEC will set out a clear plan to Collyhurst residents of when proposals will be brought forward, and when it is likely that phases of development will take place.
The replacement of existing Council homes – any existing Council homes that are demolished, will be replaced to enable existing residents to remain in Collyhurst in a home suitable to their housing needs and as a Council tenant.
A Single Move for any rehousing – wherever possible, if existing residents need to move home to allow redevelopment, this will be done through a single move to a home suitable for their needs.
Supporting homeowners to stay in owner occupation – support will be provided through the Council’s Home Improvement and Relocation Assistance Policy to help owner occupiers affected by redevelopment to stay in owner-occupation and move to appropriate and suitable homes.
More affordable homes for Collyhurst – we will increase the number of affordable homes in Collyhurst, with a mix of homes such as Council homes, affordable rent and affordable sale options.
A growing and sustainable neighbourhood for existing and future residents – a mix of homes of different type, size and tenures is essential to provide housing choice for future generations and to ensure that local services, shops, schools, and community facilities can be sustained.
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