GALLERY | Bruntwood progresses Stretford Mall phase one
The developer and Trafford Council have submitted an application to remove the ageing retail asset’s roof to re-establish King Street, develop a market hall and bring forward a new public square.
Bruntwood and Trafford’s detailed planning application for phase one of the Stretford Mall project follows the approval of the outline vision to redevelop the 27-acre site.
The removal of the shopping centre’s roof will unlock the site for the recreation of King Street, a high street featuring independent shops, bars and restaurants.
A new covered market hall is also planned, which will provide a home for retailers and food traders with the aim of boosting the local evening economy.
The plans also include upgrades to the existing multistorey car park and the creation of King Street Square, an outdoor public space capable of hosting events.
The design team includes architects Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios in collaboration with Studio Mutt, Exterior Architecture, Avison Young and Civic Engineers.
Bruntwood is in the process of appointing a contractor for the project.
The former King Street will be reinstated. Credit: via Citypress
The wider Stretford Mall masterplan features:
- Up to 800 residential units featuring a mix of apartments and townhouses
- Up to 140,000 sq ft of commercial space
- Up to 30,000 sq ft of space that could be used as drinking establishments takeaways, theatres, cinemas, and cafes
- Up to 7,750 sq ft for learning and non-learning institutions
- Up to 25,800 sq ft for local community use.
“We’re proud to be moving forward with the ambitious plans to revitalise the King Street area, and to be one step closer to unveiling the vibrant new heart of Stretford,” said Andrea George, town centre and consumer brands director at Bruntwood.
“The engagement we’ve had from residents, visitors and the wider community on the vision for their future town centre has been overwhelming. A wealth of green spaces, a fresh and inspiring shopping area, and great cafes, restaurants, community facilities and play spaces were all really important features for King Street, and we’ve incorporated these into the plans.”
- The new look car park. Credit: via planning documents
- The project features the upgrade of the MSCP. Credit: via planning documents
Cllr Andrew Western, leader of Trafford Council, said: “Trafford Council is committed to creating successful and thriving places and having pride in all of our town centres. The King Street development certainly meets these criteria and will completely transform Stretford town centre into a modern, vibrant and exciting place to be.
“We have engaged with the community every step of the way and have taken the public’s thoughts and ideas on board concerning exactly what they want. Stretford deserves to have a first-class town centre containing great shops, cafes, green spaces and community areas and, working alongside Bruntwood, that is exactly what we plan to deliver.”
The King Street proposals are one of the projects to receive funding from the government’s £830m Future High Streets Fund. Last year, Trafford Council received £17.6m funding to regenerate and transform Stretford town centre.
- Credit: via planning documents
- Credit: via planning documents
- Credit: via planning documents
Well done Bruntwood for taking this on. Very much needed.
By Anonymous
Stretford Beef?
By Preston
Good to see Studio MUTT involved too – adding a bit of joy and colour to proceedings. Stretford Beef? That’s new to me!
By SW
Stretford beef refers to the nickname to the rhubarb that used to grow to a high standard in Stretford back in the day
By Geoff