J Greenwood appointed to build £14.7m Stretford homes
Trafford Council has selected the contractor to deliver 52 properties off Lacy Street.
Chadderton-based J Greenwood has been awarded a £14.7m design and build contract by Trafford Council to construct Omnia Stretford for Trafford Developments, which is owned by the local authority.
Located opposite Stretford Mall, the project proposes six two-bedroom apartments, 10 two-bedroom terraces, 24 three-bedroom townhouses, and 12 four-bedroom townhouses on a site previously occupied by a Royal Mail sorting office and a probation centre. Around a quarter of the homes would be available on affordable tenures.
Cllr Rose Thompson, Trafford Council’s executive member for housing, partnership and live well, said: “This is a crucial site and forms part of the overall Stretford masterplan. Like all areas of the UK, there is a huge shortage of housing here and I am delighted this application has been given the go-ahead.
“We have consulted closely with residents on this development which meets our house building priorities on brownfield sites as well as our commitments to the environment. This scheme is another huge boost to the overall development of Stretford town centre and I would like to say thank you to all our partners involved in bringing it forward.”
Adrian Rooney, managing director of J. Greenwood Builders, said: “As a Greater Manchester contractor with over five decades of experience, we’re proud to be contributing to the continued regeneration of Stretford.
“This is a significant development that will deliver high-quality new homes and create a lasting legacy for the local community. We look forward to working collaboratively with the project team, local stakeholders and residents to ensure the scheme is delivered safely, sustainably and to the highest standards.”
The full scheme is expected to be completed in 2028.
The Lacy Street site is part of a wider 27-acre masterplan for Stretford that also includes the mall, which the authority is redeveloping in partnership with Bruntwood.
Earlier this year Bruntwood and the council secured planning permission to demolish much of the mall and deliver apartments. The scheme is to receive funding from the GM Good Growth Fund.
Absolutely ridiculous low density housing 50m from a tram stop and adjacent to a 6+ lane A-road, the noise and air pollution in your back garden from that that junction would be horrendous.
By Anonymous
Will the houses be sustainable ie they should all have solar panels and some should be built with ev charging ports. No one should be given permission to build wind ridden cardboard boxes in 2026. Parking is a serious issue. There are hardly any pavements left for parking never mind pedestrians. Stretford is missing greenery. What is on offer here seems very minimal
By Byrne
Another destruction by labour on trafford.
By Anonymous
Glad the redevelopment of stretford housing is going ahead are much planning and disruption. However the redevelopment of Stretford Mall should not be forgotten . The cinema is excellent but more shops, bars and eating places are needed to support the local community maybe at reduced rents/rates to encourage new investors.
By Christine Stretford resident.
How about extra schools, doctors and dentist.
By Anonymous
Crazy low density for this location
By Anonymous
This should be about four times as dense. The strip by the canal was perfect for buildings of this size. Totally backwards.
By Anonymous
This is going to be a missed opportunity – mid rise flats would have been a better option. Shame the Atlas bathrooms plot hasn’t been included either.
By Anonymous
I’d like to know where all the parking will be, as there is nowhere to park now!
By Anonymous
Does anyone know what it happening with the half built monstrosity on the opposite side of the canal?
It’s been stop starting for the last 5 years or so. Lord only knows where the flat owners from that block will park. Yes it’s metres away from the tram stop and cycle lanes, but flat owners also own cars.
By Gigantic Steve