Bruntwood, Trafford press on with Stretford Mall resi
Plans have been submitted for a mix of 248 apartments and townhouses surrounding a nearly two-acre park on the shopping centre site, a project that has received £24m from the £2bn Greater Manchester Good Growth Fund.
Bruntwood and Trafford Council are delivering the homes through a joint venture, having decided to take over the residential development portion of its joint regeneration projects in 2024.
AHR Architects is leading on the design of the project, which will include 120 one-bedroom flats, 114 two-bedroom homes, and 14 three-bed townhouses.
There will also be two ground-floor retail units incorporated into the 10-storey scheme, totalling 1,800 sq ft.
While no affordable housing is included in the plans, there is a promise that it will be included in subsequent phases. Ultimately, the Stretford Town Centre masterplan, approved in 2023, will see 800 homes built on the mall site off Chester Road.
Parking for the residents of the 248 homes would be provided through the multi-storey car park on the site.
Re-form Landscape Architecture is charged with the scheme’s public realm, while Deloitte is the planning consultant. The project team also includes Bidwell’s, Renaissance, Abacus, and TACE.
The planning application has not yet been validated on Trafford Council’s planning portal.
The submission of the planning application comes just days after the project was revealed to have won financial support from the Good Growth Fund, which is dedicated towards supporting unviable projects of importance to communities.
Rob Elsom, development director at Bruntwood, welcomed the award, which is contingent on the project reaching a series of delivery milestones.
“The Mayor’s Good Growth Fund backing for this phase of the Stretford masterplan reflects a shared commitment to bringing quality housing and regeneration to communities that need it most,” Elsom said.
“Working closely with Trafford Council and local residents throughout this process has been essential – their input has genuinely shaped these plans.
“People here want quality homes they can afford, places to gather and a town centre that works for them. That’s why we’re committed to delivering regeneration that is inclusive, integrated and sustainable,” he continued.
“This is about creating lasting value for Stretford, not just for today but for the people who’ll call it home for decades to come.”
Trafford Council executive member for economy and regeneration, Cllr Liz Patel, added: “We’re delighted to receive this backing from the Good Growth Fund which will help to progress this plan to bring much-needed new homes to Stretford, as part of the exciting transformation of this town centre and surrounding neighbourhood. One of the Council’s priorities for the borough is to facilitate good quality homes for all, and a thriving economy – and our long-term strategy for Stretford is a key part of that.”
