We let 3,963 at social rent, 16 at intermediate rent (e.g. rent to buy) and 1,175 at affordable rent.
In 2025-26 we have let:
| General | 245 |
| Intermediate | 4 |
| Supported | 1 |
| Homes For Older People | 102 |
| Total | 352 |
|---|
27 mutual exchanges with 35 Peaks & Plains Properties
(29 General needs and 6 Homes for Older People)
3,999 were designed with families, singles and couples in mind 1,155 are homes for older people We have 151 shared ownership homes We have 67 apartments and homes for non-social rent
During 2025-26, we had 308 tenancy terminations, with the main reason for termination being death of a tenant.
Where are our new homes for 2025-26?
During 2025-26 the following 4 new homes were completed for Affordable Rent:
- 4 homes at Fulshaw Manor in Wilmslow
2 for non-social rent:
- 1 home at Pennine Court, Macclesfield
- 1 home at Upton Priory, Macclesfield
During the same period, 16 homes for Shared Ownership have completed:
- 4 homes at The Moorings, Congleton
- 3 homes at Fulshaw Manor, Wilmslow
- 9 homes at Ivy Road, Macclesfield
14 for social rent:
- 14 homes at Ivy Road, Macclesfield
All the above are in Cheshire East.
Improving homes
Over the past 12 months we have invested nearly £12m in improving our homes inside and out. Work has included renewing kitchens, bathrooms, windows, doors, adaptations, major structural work and external repair and decoration.
We have been awarded £6.5m in grant funding by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) under the Government’s Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund (WH:SHF) Wave 3.
The scheme – formerly known as the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) – will upgrade a significant amount of social housing stock currently below Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Band C up to that standard and help install energy efficiency measures and low carbon heating to social homes across England.
We will invest this funding over the next three years to enhance the energy efficiency of our homes and work with more of our customers to reduce the carbon footprint of our homes.
This initiative is part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and reducing carbon emissions.
To achieve this, we will be installing fabric measures where required – including Solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels and replacing windows and/or doors; installing Air Source Heat Pumps to houses and bungalows with off-gas grid heating; and replacing older gas heating in properties to decarbonise their heating.
This investment in homes will make them more energy efficient, comfortable, and affordable for tenants. To achieve this, we will be working closely with supply chain, residents, and other key stakeholders to help tackle environmental and social challenges.
Alec Gaston, Assistant Director of Development, Asset, and Compliance at Peaks & Plains Housing Trust, said:
“We are thrilled to receive this significant allocation from the WH:SHF. This funding will enable us to continue our vital work in retrofitting homes, improving energy efficiency, and ultimately providing our residents with warmer, more sustainable living environments.”
Ivy Road Development
The development has transformed the former Ivy House site and neighbouring bungalows on Ivy Road and Countess Road, delivering 29 high-quality affordable homes for the local community.
The new homes include a mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom properties, including houses, flats and bungalows. Of the 29 homes, 16 are available for social rent and 13 through Shared Ownership, helping to meet a range of local housing needs and supporting more people to access affordable housing.
The homes have been built with a focus on quality, comfort and energy efficiency, helping residents benefit from modern, sustainable living while reducing energy costs.
Mark Howden, Chief Exec said:
“We’re delighted to see the completion of our Ivy Road development and to be welcoming customers into their new homes. Developments like this are a key part of our commitment to providing high-quality, affordable homes and investing in the communities we serve. We’re proud that these new homes will give more people in Macclesfield the opportunity to live in a safe, comfortable and energy-efficient home”
