Ryebank Fields - A Green Space Worth Protecting
Manchester City Council, Manchester Metropolitan University and their development partners frequently refer to the area as "Ryebank Road" or simply "Ryebank". Locally, however, it has long been known as Ryebank Fields, historically Ryebank Playing Fields. Place names matter because they reflect a place's history, character and community significance. Ryebank Fields is not an empty parcel of land awaiting development; it is a valued community woodland and meadow that has become one of South Manchester's most important rewilded green spaces.
- 120 homes proposed on the site
- 1,400+ trees at risk
- South Manchester's largest rewilded green space
- 25,000 residents within a 15-minute walk
PLANNING APPLICATION REF: 143413/fo/2025
We have now received a response from Manchester City Council confirming that it proposes to report both planning applications relating to Ryebank Fields — our community-led application (Ref. 143413/FO/2025) and the competing application (Ref. 142223/FO/2025) to the Planning Committee on 24 September 2026.
We welcome the Council's confirmation of a proposed committee date. We will, however, continue to monitor progress towards the meeting and will ensure that our position on the protection of Ryebank Fields, including the outstanding Local Green Space issue and relevant environmental matters, is properly recorded and considered. Please see below copies of our recent correspondence with Manchester City Council.
Once the committee date and agenda are formally confirmed, we will share the details on our website and social media channels and keep supporters informed of any significant developments.
Thank you once again for your patience, encouragement and continued support. Your commitment to protecting Ryebank Fields remains invaluable.
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