Godley Green, Tameside

Godley Green is based on a vision to create a sustainable Garden Village with excellent links to the City of Manchester, Hyde town centre, the Pennines and the Peak District National Park. The development will have a distinctive and truly connected sense of place with seamless integration of new development and infrastructure into its natural landscape. The ambition is for Godley Green to be recognised as a national and international example of modern placemaking. It presents the opportunity to respond to the some of the most complex challenges of the 21st Century such as: - improving public health and wellbeing - creating a climate resilient and nature friendly neighbourhood - promoting sustainable food production - encouraging the use of sustainable transport - supporting clean energy - creating new quality homes for future generations

Lead Sponsor

Godley Green is a joint venture between TMBC and MADE using a flexible model with some land available to open market.

Asset Class

Commercial, Life sciences / R&D, Mixed‑use, Residential

Sector Focus

Public Realm

Investment Ask

A mix of public and private capital with public support specifically needed to address viability gap. Ongoing discussion with Homes England & GMCA.

Planning Status

Land allocated in PfE and an Outline Planning application is currently pending – anticipated for approval in March 2026

Key Metrics

The 128ha site will create a new sustainable neighbourhood including:
– 2,150 new homes
– 43.52ha of greenspace
– a new primary school and health centre
– playspace, allotments and up to 1,000 sqm of space for community use
– up to 2,500 sqm for a skills hub
– sports facilities
– new cycle, pedestrian and equine connections

Strategic Rationale

While this is currently a greenfield site primarily used for agricultural purposes, Godley Green presents an opportunity to develop land sustainably next to existing rail infrastructure.

Key features of the development include:

The site includes landfill areas
The site is currently anchored around two under utilised train stations
Supports net zero targets through sustainable, climate-resilient planning
Expected to create significant job growth during construction
Is a community focused development with the opportunity to have regenerative benefits for both Hyde and Hattersley.

Market Overview

The development will create significant job growth with 128 FTE jobs created both in construction and for the lifetime of the development. It is expected to generate £7.6M GVA and to have regenerative benefits for Hyde and Hattersley due it its:

– new residential community
– community spaces and vital amenities
– connectivity and rail links
– use of green spaces and active travel routes

Development Timeline

Revised set of planning application documents submitted to the Local Planning team for consideration, including an updated Environmental Statement. These documents have been submitted under the existing planning application reference (ref: 21/01171/OUT).

More detailed ‘Reserved Matters’ applications will follow in Summer 2026, with work on site expected to begin in Autumn 2026.

Work for the first phase is due to start on site in 2027 with completion due in 2042

For More Information

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

Alternatively, visit https://www.godleygreen.co.uk/