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Manchester Council Boosts Affordable Housing to 30% Target
9/5/2025
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- Manchester council has launched a new development plan to boost affordable housing after 12 years.
- Developers must now designate 30% of new homes as affordable, increased from 20%.
- Reduced affordable housing is permitted if financial viability assessments support it.
- The council targets 36,000 homes by 2032, including 10,000 affordable units.
- Campaigners push for 30% of homes to be designated for social rent.
