Roedeer Gardens will bring 81 much-needed homes to Seedfield, Bury delivering a significant boost to housing provision in Greater Manchester and helping to meet the targets set by local authorities.
Located on the site of the former Seedfield Centre, a former school and domiciliary centre, the development will comprise 60 three-bedroom and 21 four-bedroom family homes.
The project represents a substantial investment in the local community by Hive and underscores their ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality housing across the region.
Tahreen Shad, partnerships director for Lovell in the North West, said: “The significance of the Seedfield site lies in its contribution to the larger devolution picture in Greater Manchester and supporting the target of delivering 10,000 new homes. Roedeer Gardens addresses this pressing need and supports the region’s growth ambitions; a commitment that Lovell is proud to be working with Hive to push forward.
“The project will be our first with Hive Homes –a profit for purpose housing developer set up by the Greater Manchester Housing Providers - with values aligning closely with Lovell. The seamless start on site is a testament to the strong relationship we have built over the past twelve months, working closely on the design and technical aspects of the project. We look forward to delivering an exceptional project for Hive Homes and the wider community.”
The development includes 21 affordable homes secured via a Section 106 agreement. Of these, six three-bed houses will be transferred to a registered provider for shared ownership. Nine will be transferred to Bury Council for affordable rent, and six four-bed houses will be part of the government’s ‘First Homes’ scheme, offering discounted properties to first-time buyers.
Roedeer Gardens also prioritises sustainability, with homes constructed with timber frame method, designed to Part L standards and targeting an SAP A/B rating. Energy-efficient measures include photovoltaic (PV) solar panels on roofs and utilising a heat exchanger mechanism.
Ed Milner, managing director at Hive Homes, said: “This partnership with Lovell is a significant step forward in our mission to provide high-quality, affordable homes across Greater Manchester. Roedeer Gardens will not only create new housing opportunities but also contribute to the vibrancy of the Seedfield community.”
Addressing local considerations, the development incorporates traffic management measures including off site highway and lighting improvements and maintains access to the adjacent community football pitch. New changing facilities and a car park with approximately 25 spaces will be constructed adjacent to the pitch, outside the development boundary paid for by Hive’s section 106 contribution of £286,000.
Lovell has already commenced construction, with the sales show homes anticipated for completion in autumn 2025.
This latest project in Greater Manchester follows the successful delivery of 127 homes at Spinners Quarter – phase three of the Pendleton project in Salford - as well as the completion of the major 800-home regeneration project of Miles Platting in the heart of Manchester in 2024.
Photo caption - Left to right: James Broadhurst, housing development officer at Bury Council, Vicky May, head of sales at Hive Homes, Stuart McHale, development director at Hive Homes, Paul Lakin, executive director (place) at Bury Council, Paul Challinor, regional managing director at Lovell in the North West, Lynne Ridsdale, chief executive of Bury Council, Roz Catlow-Patterson, head of housing growth and development at Bury Council, Tahreen Shad, partnerships director for Lovell in the North West, Cllr Eamonn O’Brien, leader of Bury Council, Ed Milner, managing director at Hive Homes, Laura Meaden, finance director at Hive Homes, Darren McLoughlin, development manager at Hive Homes
