Decision

The Strategic Director (Growth and Development) has decided to approve the disposal of land at Elsa Road in Manchester to facilitate the delivery of affordable housing development.

Analysis

outcome: The land at Elsa Road, Manchester will be disposed of by way of a 999-year lease to facilitate the delivery of an affordable housing development, with an option for the freehold to be disposed of upon practical completion of the proposed scheme.

summary: The decision involves the approval of terms for the disposal of land to facilitate affordable residential development.

topline: The Strategic Director (Growth and Development) has decided to approve the disposal of land at Elsa Road in Manchester to facilitate the delivery of affordable housing development.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the disposal of public land for affordable housing development, which can be a sensitive topic for local stakeholders.

affected_stakeholders: ["Local residents", "Affordable housing advocates", "Property developers"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://democracy.manchester.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1167

Decision Maker: Strategic Director (Growth and Development)

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: Approval of terms for disposal of land to facilitate affordable residential development.

Content: Approval of terms for disposal of land to facilitate affordable residential development. The Strategic Director (Growth and Development) approves the disposal of land at Elsa Road, Manchester, M19 3JG, by way of a 999-year lease to facilitate the delivery of an affordable housing development.   There will also be an option for the freehold to be disposed of upon practical completion of the proposed scheme. The site is vacant and the disposal will support the delivery of a proposed scheme of c. 50 affordable homes, helping to address identified housing need within the area.   Market sale disposal was discounted through the Strategic Asset Management Programme (SAMP) process, as delivery of affordable housing achieved a higher scoring outcome against the Council's assessment criteria.

Date of Decision: August 3, 2026