Peel resubmits plans for next phase of Pomona Island homes

Having withdrawn an earlier application to redevelop part of the 26-acre islet amid a row about affordable housing, revised proposals for 159 build-to-rent apartments have been submitted. 

Peel Waters’ 2021 version of the project featured no on-site affordable housing provision – although Peel did offer a ‘significant financial contribution’ towards off-site affordable housing – and Trafford Council subsequently recommended the development be refused. 

As a result, Peel withdrew the plans and looked at other options for the site, including hotel and industrial, before opting to stick with residential. 

The 2023 iteration of the project, part of the developer’s Manchester Waters masterplan, also features no on-site affordable homes. 

However, as part of the proposals, Peel will be making a contribution equivalent to 20% affordable housing within Trafford, the developer said. The earlier iteration proposed 5%.

The scheme comprises a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments that would be spread across two buildings designed by AHR Architects. 

Resident amenities would include a gym, yoga studio, and communal rooftop terrace. 

Peel is taking a fabric-first approach to the scheme to reduce carbon emissions, it said. In addition, heat pumps and solar panels will generate energy on site and will be complemented by a heat recovery system to boost the development’s operational efficiency.  

“This is the next exciting step in our regeneration plans for Manchester Waters, offering a unique residential opportunity at one of the best development sites in Greater Manchester,” said James Whittaker, executive director for Peel Waters. 

“Waterside living in the UK comes with many benefits that enhance quality of life and wellness. Our proposed homes will celebrate their waterfront location as well as delivering much-needed new, sustainable, quality housing in the area in addition to providing the next section of new improved pedestrian and cycle links between Manchester and MediaCity.” 

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