Plans to bring about over 900 homes on a 29-acre site around Salford Crescent have been approved.
The plans include 933 new homes, 1.7m sq. ft. of new commercial innovation, academic and research floor space, active ground-floor space and a new movement hub.
The development site labelled as Crescent Innovation sits between Broughton Road East and University Road and is a major part of the £2.5bn, 252-acre Crescent Salford masterplan.
Salford City Mayor, Paul Dennett, commented: “With our Crescent partners – ECF and University of Salford – we are pushing ahead with our vision to create world-class research and development facilities that local people and businesses can benefit from.
“The Crescent Innovation proposals are a key element of the wider vision for the Crescent area and will change the face of the area through the creation of a high-quality innovation environment, where people can achieve their full potential. I am delighted to see that this important planning application has been approved and look forward to seeing our vision delivered on the ground.”
The 29-acre site aims to drive economic growth in the city and wider region, facilitating enhanced links between academia, research and business.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Nic Beech, said: “This is a major milestone in our shared mission to transform Salford into a global hub for innovation and groundbreaking research. Working alongside our Crescent partners, we are committed to advancing our vision of creating world-class facilities that will benefit local residents and businesses.
“I am thrilled that this significant planning application has been approved and eagerly anticipate seeing our shared vision come to life.”
Prior to the plans being approved, residents brought up concerns over housing affordability and how the new developments could impact traffic.
Scott Cooper commented on Facebook: “With all these new homes popping up in the area the road network is struggling to cope with increased traffic and lack of maintenance.
“I can understand there is a need for more homes but most of this is bringing people from out of the area, providing no or little for local people who are being driven out gradually.”
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