Ashton and Stalybridge Gateway, Tameside

The proposed Ashton & Stalybridge Gateway MDC will become a national exemplar for transport-led regeneration. The mixed-use scheme will act as a step change for the region, driving forward economic growth to provide: - High density residential opportunities - Retail opportunities - Commercial development with a focus on advanced manufacturing and digital - New multi storey car park to release surface car park for residential. The scheme is supported by further opportunities at Ashton Moss for c100,000 sqm industrial space focused on Advanced Manufacturing and scope for decarbonisation and additional employment development at the Tame Valley Corridor.

Lead Sponsor

Ashton and Stalybridge Gateway project is being led by Tameside Council who will oversee planning and delivery with substantial land ownership. Other major land owners include the Greater Manchester Pension Fund and Greater Manchester Fire Rescue Service. Delivery partners include GMCA, TfGM, Homes England, Environment Agency and Canals and River Trust. Local residents, communities and business owners will be key in shaping the design and priorities.

Asset Class

Mixed‑use

Sector Focus

Advanced materials & manufacturing, Public Realm

Investment Ask

Mix of public and private capital with public support needed to address viability gaps across mix of brownfield sites. Ongoing discussion with Homes England & GMCA.

Planning Status

Master planning work completed
Ashton Moss allocated in Spatial Framework Place for Everyone
Planning submitted for Stalybridge West infrastructure works

Key Metrics

This mixed use regeneation project will support the delivery of:
– Delivery of commercial office space
– 2,500 homes in Ashton
– 1,000 homes in Stalybridge.
– Further opportunities for c100,000 sqm industrial space focused on Advanced Manufacturing

Strategic Rationale

The Ashton and Stalybridge Gateway honours the UK’s brownfield-first regeneration commitment, setting an example for transport-led development by building around existing connections to major cities.

Key features include
– Significant brownfield regeneration
– Transport-led regeneration anchored around train stations
– Promoting active and sustainable travel with a walkable, low-car environment and improved cycling routes
– Creating approximately 3,100 jobs
– Driving greater use of the town centre
– Delivers new and improved public realm
– Low carbon design and climate resilient planning
– Community focused regeneration aligned with local regeneration aims
– Scope for up to 1,000 affordable dwellings in a sustainable town centre location

Market Overview

This new improved public realm will help unlock sites and set a high-quality standard to support value creation and transform perceptions. New multi storey car park will be delivered to release surface car park for residential.

Development Timeline

Ashton Town Centre Land Assembly 26/27
Stalybridge West residential partner procurement 26/27
Ashton Moss SI’s and Planning 26/27 & 27/28
Tame Valley Employment Corridor Strategy 26/27
Ashton Town Centre Partner(s) procurement 26/27 & 27/28
Stalybridge West instructure delivery 27/28
Stalybridge West residential delivery 28/29
Ashton Town Centre, Ashton Moss, Tame Valley Corridor delivery 28/29 onwards

For More Information

Contact Nicola Elsworth, Director of Strategic Growth at Tameside Council (nicola.elsworth @tameside.gov.uk)

Alternatively, visit https://www.tameside.gov.uk/regeneratingtameside