The constituency was created as a result of the Report of the Boundary Commission in 1917, when it was recommended to be called "Manchester Collyhurst". However, when the Representation of the People Bill to give effect to the commission's recommendations was debated in Parliament, the Government accepted an amendment to change the name to Platting.
The constituency originated as a result of the Report of the Boundary Commission in 1917, suggesting it be named "Manchester Collyhurst". However, when the bill to implement this change was debated in Parliament, the government agreed to a modification changing its name to Platt Fields.