Next phase of Pendleton regeneration mapped out
The construction of 450 homes and delivery of a revamped Clarendon Park are the next projects to come forward at the former High Street estate in Salford.
SP+, Lovell Partnerships, and Together Housing have drawn up proposals to redevelop a swathe of the former Pendleton estate between Churchill Way and Liverpool Street.
The 450 homes planned would be a mix of houses and apartments with one-to-four bedrooms.
The developers have earmarked 30% of the properties to be available on affordable tenures.
A key part of the proposals is the rejuvenation of Clarendon Park. Under the consortium’s plans, the park would be improved through additional planting, improvements to the public realm, and the creation of an all-weather 5-a-side pitch and a skate park.
A public consultation on the plans is due to begin tomorrow and an exhibition is being held at the Pendleton Gateway Centre on 30 March 2023.
Tahreen Shad, regional partnerships director for Lovell Partnerships, said: “The launch of the public consultation for this development is a key milestone in the ongoing regeneration of Pendleton, and we are excited to unveil the plans for this exciting project.
“Where we have got to date is a testament to the strong relationship and partnership that Lovell has made with Salford City Council, SP+ and Pendleton Together. We look forward to receiving feedback on the proposals and continuing to work with the city council to bring these plans to life.”
The project team for the scheme is being led by Barton Willmore, now Stantec, which is advising on planning and design.
Steven Whitehouse, urban design associate director at Barton Willmore, now Stantec said the scheme “celebrates Salford’s historic townscape qualities” while also achieving modern living standards.
“At the heart of the development, Clarendon Park has been reimagined to improve safety and to provide new play and recreation facilities, alongside allotments, enhanced pedestrian and cycle routes, and new planting to supplement retained trees.”
Eddisons, Strategic Sports Consultancy, and Amenity Tree are also advising SP+, Lovell Partnerships, and Together Housing on the project.
The scheme is the latest phase of the ongoing regeneration of Pendleton, which aims to deliver 3,000 new and refurbished properties in the area following the demolition of around 800 former council houses.
At present, work is underway to deliver phase three, the 344-home Spinners Quarter, located south of Liverpool Street. Meanwhile, plans for a replacement for Clarendon Leisure Centre are also in the works.
However, Salford City Council paused proposals for a £16m new-build leisure facility last year due to cost increases.
