Droylsden Marina will deliver 160 affordable homes on a prominent waterside site in Droylsden. The scheme includes a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments, alongside three-bedroom family houses, creating a well-balanced neighbourhood in the heart of the town centre.
Set at Lock Keepers Court, the proposals make the most of the Marina setting while improving connections between Manchester Road, the waterfront and the wider town centre.
The plans will bring the former Droylsden Library and Lock Keepers sites back into use, transforming a long-vacant brownfield site into a new residential community.
Working alongside Tameside Council’s wider regeneration plans, the development will provide much-needed affordable housing while supporting the long-term growth of Droylsden. As part of this, we’ll be hosting a public consultation event to share the proposals and hear feedback from the local community.
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Droylsden Marina is proposed to deliver 152 affordable apartments and 8 family houses across a prominent waterfront site. The development makes use of the marina setting, with buildings arranged to maximise views of the Marina and create activity along the waterfront, supporting a lively and attractive place to live.
Plans include a pocket park and community centre, as well as landscaped spaces and new walking routes connecting Manchester Road to the Marina. There will also be 35 parking spaces for residents.
The proposals also improve both visual and physical links between Manchester Road and the Marina, helping to better connect the waterfront with the town centre. They also support wider plans for improved public spaces, including a potential linear park linking the Marina to other parts of Droylsden.
CGI Image credit: Bowker Sadler Architects.
Droylsden Marina is located in the heart of Droylsden town centre. The site offers both excellent connectivity and the appeal of a waterside setting.
The development benefits from strong transport links. The nearby Droylsden Metrolink stop provides direct access to Manchester city centre, Ashton-under-Lyne, Piccadilly station, and the wider Metrolink network. The city centre is also accessible by road, with the M60 motorway about 1.9 miles away.
Local shops, services, and amenities are nearby, along with green spaces and waterside walking routes around the marina. The Etihad Campus and Eastlands area, including the Co-op Live arena, are also close, further enhancing the area’s connectivity and appeal.
Lock Keepers Ct, Droylsden, Manchester M43 6FP
