Re:shape redesigns Salford co-living

A reduction in the number of flats and a reconfiguration of the building’s footprint have been achieved while ensuring the Worral Street development remains viable

Developer Re:shape has made a series of significant changes to its 22-storey Salford scheme, which it submitted plans for a year ago.

These include reducing the number of co-living rooms from 426 to 386 and changing the layout of the development.

The earlier design had the taller block angled to address the curve on Worral Street. The updated proposal puts forward a linear design that increases the amount of public space around the building.

Despite these changes, Re:shape has maintained its commitment to deliver 20% of the units as affordable.

Robbie Nightingale, Re:shape partner, said: “We are pleased to have worked collaboratively with officers to arrive at a design solution for Worral Street in Salford that enhances the public realm, delivers a new DDA-compliant access to the river pathway, and refines the tower’s form and massing in key local views.

“These improvements have been achieved while retaining a 20% affordable housing offer and ensuring the scheme remains viable. The proposal is supported strongly by local neighbours and ward members – and beyond delivering affordable homes – we are very excited by the fact over 50% of the co-living homes will be benefit from unabsorbed river views.”

Nightingale praised Salford City Council officers for their approach.

“We commend officers for their proactive approach in helping to secure the right, workable solution for the site and the city, and subject to committee approval in March 2026, we are ready to progress immediately into delivery shortly thereafter.”

As a result of the revised proposals, the amount of public realm proposed has increased and the footpath linking Worral Street to the towpath that runs along the river has also been widened.

Buttress is leading on design and Stantec is advising on planning. Planit is leading on landscape design.