Plans submitted for new foodie hot spot in Wythenshawe
12.02.26 3 min read
Exciting plans to transform Wythenshawe Civic have taken another leap forward, as we alongside Manchester City Council have submitted a planning application to bring a brand-new food hall to the town.
Located within the three units next to the former Peacocks store, which has now been demolished, the new food hall is all set to become a vibrant destination for independents and local vendors to attract people with delicious and diverse food offerings, whilst keeping the town centre bustling throughout the day and into the evening.
Joel Chandler, senior development manager, said:
Cllr Bev Craig OBE, Leader of Manchester City Council, said:
“Listening to local people over the last year and more, we know that Wythenshawe residents want more from their town centre – more things to do, opportunities to spend time in Civic and night time attractions that give the area a lift and attract visitors. This is the drive behind the Culture Hub. A place for local people with an interest in the arts to take part in creative activities, see a show or enjoy the cinema space – right in the heart of their community. This is another exciting chapter in the transformation of Wythenshawe Town Centre.”
What else are we delivering in Wythenshawe?
The new food hall is part of a wider plan to refresh Civic which has seen £20 million of funding from the UK Government and a further £11.9m from the Council. Construction of a new Culture Hub recently got underway, along with further plans to enhance the existing open spaces in and around Civic. Construction of this phase is expected to complete in 2027.
As part of the plans for Civic, work will soon begin on the public realm, outside space which will see new paving and landscaping, whilst the vacant office space above Iceland will also be transformed into modern new workspace to support local start-ups and bring new jobs into the town centre.
The team has also recently submitted three separate applications to create 422 new affordable homes for social rent across three locations in the town centre. This first phase of homes form part of the wider masterplan and will see up to 2,000 new homes created over the next 10 to 15 years.
To stay up to date with the town’s regeneration, local residents are being encouraged to sign up for updates by visiting: Wythenshawe Town Centre | Home