Muller Property Group has completed the sale of its Parkfield House site in Middleton, Greater Manchester, to North Bay Developments, which has been appointed as delivery partner for a new care and residential scheme.
The brownfield site, located on Manchester Old Road, benefits from full planning consent for a high-quality mixed-use development comprising an 80-bed, purpose-built care home alongside 20 residential townhouses.
Planning permission for the scheme was secured from Rochdale Borough Council in December 2025, following a detailed design and consultation process led by MullerProperty Group. The approved proposals will see the demolition of the existing derelict Parkfield House and the regeneration of the site into a modern care and housing development.
North Bay Developments will now take forward delivery of the scheme, while Highgate Care has been appointed as the operator for the care home, bringing its expertise in delivering high-quality care environments.
The consented plans include a three-storey, purpose-built care facility offering en-suite wet room accommodation, communal lounges, café space and dedicated wellness amenities designed to support high-quality care provision.
Alongside the care home, the development will deliver a collection of two- to four-bedroom townhouses, contributing to the local housing supply and complementing the surrounding residential area.
As part of the planning consent, a Section 106 agreement was secured, providing contributions towards local infrastructure and community amenities. This includes £48,638.60 for open space improvements, supporting nearby areas such as Limefield Park, and £53,551.80 towards sports provision at facilities including Limefield Park and Bowlee Park.
Julie Doherty, Managing Director – Care at Muller Property Group, said: “We are pleased to have completed the sale of the Parkfield House site to North Bay Developments, who are well placed to deliver the scheme. Having secured planning consent, this transaction represents the next stage in bringing forward the regeneration of a long-vacant site and delivering much-needed care accommodation and new homes in Middleton.
We have established a strong working relationship with North Bay and look forward to further strengthening this as we continue to work together going forward.”
Richard Hoggart, CEO, North Bay Developments, and Owner of Highgate Care added: “This scheme in Middleton represents another exciting step forward for North Bay Developments as we continue to grow our pipeline of high-quality, purpose-built care homes across the North of England. Developments like Parkfield House are a clear example of how we are supporting the sector, responding to increasing pressures on social care by delivering modern, sustainable, and fit-for-purpose environments that meet the needs of both residents and operators.
“As the Owner of Highgate Care, this project also marks an important milestone in the group’s continued expansion. We are proud to be growing our care offering that delivers exceptional residential and dementia care in areas where demand is greatest, and this development will play a key role in that next chapter.”
Joanne Fogg, Managing Director, Highgate Care commented:
“This is an exciting next step for Highgate Care as we continue to expand our footprint in areas where high-quality residential and dementia care is most needed. The Middleton development aligns closely with our wider growth ambitions and our commitment to supporting communities with outstanding care environments.
“At the heart of everything we do is our ethos that ‘Kindness Is Key’, and we are looking forward to bringing that to life in Middleton to support families and the wider community.”
The development is expected to generate employment opportunities during both the construction phase and through the ongoing operation of the care home, while also addressing a recognised need for additional care provision in the local area.
Work on site is expected to commence in due course.
