CERT acquires 25-storey Eccles tower site at ‘perfect time’
The site of the former Vauxhall garage on the corner of Albert Street and Peel Street earmarked for 256 homes is the Manchester-based property developer’s latest acquisition.
CERT Property has bought the Eccles site from Motus for an undisclosed sum. The plot comes with planning permission for a 25-storey tower featuring a mix of apartments and townhouses, which Silverlane Developments secured in 2022.
Silverlane’s option on the site has expired, allowing CERT to swoop.
CERT is currently considering redesign options as the approved project would not now be compliant with the latest BSA regulations. The approved plans were designed by Jeffrey Bell Architects, which has now rebranded as Jeffrey Bell + Co.
Howard Lord, CERT managing director, said the groundswell of development in the Eccles made the investment an enticing one.
The scheme was granted consent in 2022. Credit: via Jeffery Bell Architects
Salford City Council acquired the town’s shopping centre in 2022 and is drawing up plans for a comprehensive regeneration project on the site. More recently, the authority bought Charles House, located close to CERT’s site, to further its town centre ambitions.
Read more about Salford’s plans to rejuvenate Eccles
Elsewhere in Eccles, Silverlane is nearing completion of a 272-apartment project featuring a 23-storey tower on Church Street
“With work already started on the Eccles town centre masterplan by Salford City Council, we see this as the perfect time to be investing into Eccles,” Lord said.
“Our One Albert Street plans will contribute to the vision for the town as a vibrant community and place to live by bringing high-quality, design-led homes to the area.”
CERT’s other projects include Peelers Yard in New Cross, Osborne Yard in Collyhurst, and SONA in Ardwick.
The next GM area to gentrify with its excellent transport links and surrounding amenities. Get in whilst you can and its still relatively cheap in Manchester terms
By Bob
That’s right – only 23 minutes to Shudehill on the bus off-peak.
The Metrolink is an irrelevance, although it will probably help sell apartments to overseas investors who are deceived by the route map.
By Ram Tailor
Do we really need any more flats in Eccles. Far too many
By Anonymous
Great, another load of housing most likely being sold to foreign investors only, just like the other one they put up.
By A local
And where will all those tenants park their cars?
By Anonymous
The Metro link is an irrelevance? What about the train station..10 mins into Manchester. Eccles..best connected sleeper area around Manchester. It’s gonna need some work though so here’s hoping it’s location and that nearby Monton vibe helps in the future.
By Anonymous
It’s only 8 minutes on the train to the city centre . Its location is ideal. Hopefully the specifications will be good and the rental attractive. Prices in the city centre are becoming out of reach for many. That shopping precinct was well past its peak. Hopefully a few named retailers can return and support the footfall for the independents.
By LewConnor
Good news. Eccles has so much potential – its close to the city centre, Media City, Trafford centre and all the motorway networks. The centre is well served by buses, trams and a train that is only 8 mins to Deansgate – just needs a more frequent service! Now finally it just needs the population to move in with a bit of income to bring the much needed money and the new shops, bars and restaurants will all want in! Just look down the road to Monton for what can be done.
By Monton Lee
What about parking with all these apartments going up where are residents going to park there cars
By Anonymous
eccles does not want another crap building
By Anonymous
Is there no plans for some shops with all the new residents of Eccles.
By Anonymous