Mar 17, 2025

Planning application submitted for the first new homes at Mayfield, Manchester

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The vision for Mayfield’s transformation takes another exciting step forward. Studio Egret West has submitted a planning application for the first new homes to be built at Mayfield. Working alongside shedkm we have drafted an application for circa 900 homes that will sit within the award winning park. Studio Egret West are the architects for the first of the two residential plots as well as landscape architects for the project, having shaped the framework as masterplanners.

Buildings in the Park

As Mayfield evolves, the integration of its built environment with the park is fundamental to its success. We intend to continue this harmonious relationship between architecture and nature, moving away from traditional urbanism that places buildings around the edge of green spaces. Instead, we propose a more cohesive relationship, where the buildings themselves feel like an organic extension of the park.

Delivering stunning views of Mayfield Park and providing a buffer between the peace of the park and the busy Mancunian Way, the proposals for Hoyle Street West will introduce Mayfield’s first new homes at the heart of the masterplan. These homes, set across four blocks linked in pairs, each feature a low-rise element and a taller tower, with the highest reaching 28 storeys.

With distinct individual identities rather than one dominant and overly curated style, the designs draw inspiration from Mayfield’s historic industrial buildings. These homes are conceived to look and feel at home in the park from day one.

This is park-living at it's most compelling, sustainable buildings rooted in history but with a contemporary soul. Reflecting Mayfield's industrious past while looking forward to an illustrious future.”

Lucy Head Associate Director, Studio Egret West

Park Life

Mayfield’s transformation is a story of renewal and innovation. The retention and reopening of the historic Depot in 2019 welcomed millions of visitors back to this long-neglected site as a world-class home for music, culture, and art, reawakening a long-forgotten piece of the city.

In 2022 the Studio Egret West designed Mayfield Park, opened to the public. Uniquely, the Mayfield development is a park-first project, with future landscape and public realm phases inspired by the park’s design. These future phases will continue to deliver additional high-quality public spaces.

As we look to create the first homes here, they too must embody this world-class standard. With the park as the cornerstone of the place, founded upon layers of the past, this first phase of residential development must ensure authenticity in its approach—celebrating the past while shaping a future fit for modern living.

The new homes at Mayfield will nestle within this park, offering a place that is welcoming, inclusive, and open to all—a place that inspires belonging through generosity of spirit and design. To live at Mayfield is to be part of an illustrious future, bringing residents to this site for the first time in over 100 years.

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As a transdisciplinary practice, it is a privilege to be playing a pivotal role in expanding the multi-award-winning park with the design of the first homes in this vibrant, mixed-use neighbourhood. Our deep connection to, and passion for, Mayfield has been evolving since 2016. These new designs build on the park’s central themes and success, adding more play, new planting characters, and nature-based water management. ”

Duncan Paybody Director, Landscape, Studio Egret West

Mayfield’s Future

As the next phase unfolds, the relationship between public space, residential living, and commercial development will further shape Mayfield’s identity. Landsec has designed the scheme in harmony with Mayfield Park, a public space that has been widely celebrated across Manchester. As the first phase of residential and commercial development moves forward, the park itself will expand by an impressive 57%.

Our ambition for Mayfield is to create a diverse, green, world-class place where everyone feels welcome—whether that’s to live, work, or visit. Since opening the park in 2022, we’ve been on a mission to continue to grow it across the 24-acre masterplan. The major expansion of green space and the first homes alongside workplaces at Mayfield are all extremely exciting. It’s easy to forget much of this part of town was disused, derelict land just a few years ago. We look forward to continuing to shape Mayfield’s future alongside our partners and hand in hand with local residents.”

Mike Hood CEO, LandsecU+I

Streets will connect the buildings, addressing site level changes between the Mancunian Way at the south of the plot and Mayfield Park to the north. The buildings are staggered in height towards the centre of Mayfield Park, designed to retain as much access to sunlight as possible while creating a safe and peaceful destination separated from the busy Mancunian Way.

These new homes will complete the first built phase of the Mayfield district, which also includes 325,000 sq ft of office space across two buildings and a multi-modal transport hub.