Salford approves third co-living scheme
Re:shape’s 386-unit Worral Street development joins CERT Property’s at Clippers Quay and Outpost’s Greengate project in the city’s pipeline.
Salford City Council voted yesterday to approved Re:shape’s plans for a 22-storey co-living development in Ordsall, signalling a growing confidence in the asset class.
Having never approved a co-living development prior to September 2024, the city has now given the green light to a hat-trick of proposals totalling more than 1,100 units.
For Re:shape, which lodged its Salford plans in early 2025, the approval marks the next chapter of the firm’s growth.
In the last nine months, the developer has secured consent for three schemes in London totalling 2,349 homes across residential, PBSA, and co-living.
The Salford project is the company’s first foray north.
A redesign saw the number of units reduced by 40. Credit: via Social
Jermaine Browne, co-founder of Re:shape, said: “Salford represents the next chapter in our growth as we expand into new cities with our third-generation co-living product.
“The scheme has evolved through collaboration with the council to deliver more public space and stronger connections to the river, while maintaining our commitment to affordable homes.
“With a growing pipeline in highly desirable locations, we’re focused on delivering the next generation of urban living for younger generations.”
Designed by Buttress Architects’ the Worrall Street development maintained its 20% affordable provision despite a redesign that saw the total number of units reduce by 40.
Re:shape will also pay £1.2m in section 106 contributions towards open space, transport, public realm improvements, and sports facilities.
Planit is leading on landscape design and Stantec advised on planning.
To learn more, search for reference number PA/2024/1827 on Salford City Council’s planning portal.
