Salford recommends approval for 22-storey Ordsall co-living

Re:shape’s 386-unit development off Worral Street recently underwent a redesign, which seems to have satisfied city council officers.

Salford City Council’s property and regeneration committee has recommended approval for the developer’s first North West project.

It has been a long road to committee for the scheme, plans for which were submitted more than a year ago.

At that point, Re:shape was proposing a 426-bed scheme but, following feedback from the city council, this was reduced by 40.

The initial design had the 22-storey 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.

The developer also seems to have won over locals. Of the 62 representations made throughout the planning process 52 were supportive.

As well as 20% on-site affordable, Re:shape is obliged to pay a combined £1.2m towards open space, public realm, transport, and sports provision under the terms of a Section 106 agreement.

Jermaine Browne, co-founder of Re:shape, said: “We welcome the recommendation for approval and the opportunity to bring forward a new generation of homes for Salford — designed with key workers and young professionals in mind.

“This riverside setting allows us to create more than housing; it enables a living waterfront with much-needed affordable homes, renewed activity along the River Irwell, and a new pedestrian route to the river’s edge with places to pause and connect with the water. We look forward to moving swiftly from planning to delivery, should members support the proposals.”

To learn more, search for reference number PA/2024/1827 on Salford CIty Council’s planning portal.

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