Dozens of new affordable homes could be built in Ashton following an application for a three-storey apartment block.

On what is currently used as a car park off Stamford Street Central in Ashton could see a huge block of flats erected. The block would contain 35 flats, 33 of which would be one-bedrooms with another two containing two bedrooms. 

If Tameside Council grants approval for the proposal put forward by Ashton Alban (Central) Limited, the site would then be managed by Jigsaw Homes upon completion.

Sitting within the The Ashton Town Centre Conservation Area, the style of the apartments ‘prioritises functionality, comfort, and quality of living for the future residents while maintaining affordability’. The current parking facility at the site would be reduced from 50 spaces to 13 – once the development is completed.

There would also be cycle storage for 35 bicycles. The homes would be available for affordable rent – which is a maximum of 80 per cent of the market value.

A design and access statement read: “This project focuses on Social Sustainability providing much needed homes during a housing crisis and as affordable rented properties they will serve those most in need. As confirmed by Jigsaw Homes Group who will be developing the project, subject to planning permission, the provision will contribute to meeting various needs across the council.

“(This would meet needs for) care leavers reaching 18, those threatened with homelessness, particularly under 35s who can access the one bedroom rate for the LHA, as well as a growing number of single people and couples facing increasing affordability struggles.”