Trafford’s Bold Street transformation tipped for go-ahead
Homes for Trafford, a joint venture between the council and L&Q, has had its 147-home plans for the regeneration of the seven-acre Tamworth estate recommended for approval.
Earmarked in the council’s local plan as a ‘priority area for regeneration’, the plot of overgrown brownfield will host 12 one-bed apartments and 13 two-bed, 91 three-bed, and 31 four-bed houses.
Up to 50% of the 147 properties are to be affordable, with the majority being terraces. 145 parking spaces have been proposed.
Along with active travel and car-free routes, around an acre of green space will be offered across the Old Trafford scheme including a dedicated area, with sightlines of the grade two-listed Church of St Mary, to be named ‘Church View Gardens’.
The scheme will regenerate the former Tamworth Estate site, previously home to three tower blocks and the Seahawk Pub, demolished in 2013.
Cllr Liz Patel, executive member before economy and regeneration, said: “Trafford Council is totally committed to building more new and affordable homes across the borough to help address a huge shortage issue.
“This scheme includes up to 50% affordable properties, a much-needed boost to assist us with the housing crisis in Trafford.
“The council prides itself on working with partners to create new, affordable homes within communities across our borough.”
The project was first put to Trafford Council in November last year.
Levitt Bernstein drew up the designs for the scheme, and Euan Kellie Property Solutions is advising on planning.
Civic Engineers, Wilkinson Cowan Partnership, and Lucion are also on the project’s advisory team.
To view the application, use the reference number 114786/FUL/24 in Trafford Council’s planning portal.
