Affordable Housing Plan for Kirkholt Estate

0:00On March 25, plans are in motion to build 23 affordable apartments and five terraced houses on the Kirkhold estate in Rockstale. The three-story block of one bedroom flats and four bedroom terrace homes with surround a green courtyard all offered at social rent rates around 60% of market value. Moscow, Essen, Vincent Housing, a not-for-profit group managing nearly 9,000 homes across Greater Manchester, Lancashire, and West Yorkshire. Submitted the proposal to Roshtale Council. The site sits south of Queens Drive right next to the A664 Highway. This vacant brownfield land once held similar flats they came down in 2009. It served briefly as a spot for the local medical practice before sitting empty and drawing issues like anti-social behavior. The project aims to deliver sustainable housing that meets local demand, revives the area, and fosters a balanced community with secure designs. Officials see it as a smart way to tackle housing shortages and promote diverse tenures. With the

1:02plans now under review, this could breed new life into Kirkhold while providing homes for those who need them most.