We let 3,964 at social rent, 16 at intermediate rent (e.g. rent to buy) and 1,169 at affordable rent.
In 2024-25 we have let:
| General | 235 |
| Intermediate | 2 |
| Supported | 4 |
| Homes For Older People | 79 |
| Total | 320 |
|---|
28 mutual exchanges
(25 General needs and 3 Homes for Older People)
3999 were designed with families, singles and couples in mind 1,150 are homes for older people We have 138 shared ownership homes We have 71 apartments and homes for non-social rent
Where are our new homes for 2024-25?
During 2024-25 the following 42 new homes were completed for Affordable Rent:
- 4 completions took place at Lavender Fields, Langley, in May
- 9 completions have taken place at The Moorings, Congleton, in June
- 7 completions took place at Fulshaw Manor, Wilmslow, in November
- 22 completions took place in March at the former Stanley House (Emmeline Court), Knutsford
During the same period, 16 homes for Shared Ownership have completed:
- 2 completions have taken place at The Moorings, Congleton
- 3 Completions have taken place at Fulshaw Manor, Wilmslow
- 5 Completions have taken place at the former Warren Close (Ladies Mile), Knutsford
- 6 completions have taken place at Emmeline Court, Knutsford
The Trust also completed what we believe to be its first new homes for social rent where 2 new homes were completed at Ladies Mile, Knutsford.
All the above are in Cheshire East.
Improving homes and planning for the future
In March 2023, we were awarded £2.5m through the second wave of the government’s Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF).
Between 2023 and 2025, we made energy-saving improvements to 420 homes on the Moss Rose Estate and at one of our over-55s communities in Macclesfield.
These homes are now warmer, more comfortable, and more energy efficient – all meeting or exceeding an EPC Band C rating.
We achieved this by adding insulation to lofts, floors, and walls, installing low-energy lighting, and fitting solar panels to help reduce energy use and lower bills.
Emmeline Court
The highly anticipated development of 28 new apartments at the former Winstanley House site (now known as Emmeline Court) has officially been completed.
This project, owned by Peaks & Plains Housing Trust and delivered by Caseys, provides 22 affordable rent apartments and six shared ownership homes in one of the most sought-after areas of Cheshire.
The development is a significant milestone in addressing the growing demand for affordable housing in Knutsford, offering quality homes in a modern, sustainable environment.
The project was made possible with grant funding from Homes England, which has supported the creation of these much-needed homes.
“We are absolutely delighted to see Emmeline Court completed and ready for local residents,” said Mark Howden, Chief Executive at Peaks & Plains Housing Trust. “The new affordable apartments and shared ownership homes will provide much-needed housing options for those struggling to find affordable homes in the area. This development is a crucial step in improving the housing options available to local families and we are proud to have worked closely with the community by listening to their views on the development”
Shahi Islam, Director of Affordable Housing Grants at Homes England, said:
“As the Government’s housing and regeneration agency, increasing the supply of quality affordable homes remains one of our key objectives and we are committed to supporting Peaks & Plains to achieve their ambitions. The completion of Emmeline Court is a prime example of how the agency works collaboratively with partners to achieve our mission to build much needed new communities that people can be proud to call home.”
Warren Close
The Trust has completed the redevelopment of Warren Close in Knutsford, replacing outdated, energy-inefficient bed-sit bungalows, with seven new, energy-efficient homes.
The site now includes two one-bedroom bungalows for social rent, one two-bedroom bungalow, three two-bedroom houses, and one three-bedroom house for shared ownership.
Built by PLP Construction Ltd, the properties feature energy-efficient technologies including air source heat pumps, unvented cylinders, photovoltaic panels, and mechanical ventilation with heat recovery. As a result, the homes achieve impressive Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings, with two properties earning the highest possible EPC banding of ‘A’.
The scheme received grant funding from Homes England under the 21-26 Affordable Homes Programme via the JV North Consortium.
“This development marks a significant step toward providing affordable, sustainable and energy efficient housing in Knutsford,” said Mark Howden, Chief Executive at Peaks & Plains Housing Trust. “It is important to the Trust to make sure everyone has been updated along the way, and we’ve been doing this with monthly updates on our website.”
