Salford earmarked for 350 sustainable and affordable homes

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Proposals for a new 350-home community in Worsley, Salford, have been launched.

Peel L&P and its homebuilder division, Northstone, are behind the scheme for the ‘East of Boothstown’ site, off Leigh Road, next to the RHS Garden Bridgewater.

The site has been earmarked for housing in Greater Manchester’s ‘Places for Everyone’ plan, which sets out how each borough should be developed to meet local needs for new jomes, jobs and sustainable growth.

Up to 350 energy-efficient homes, mainly for families, are planned for the site, with around 70 in phase one delivered by Northstone, to be known as Alder Carr.

It is planned to offer around 50% affordable housing, overall, with 20% available at the East Boothstown site, and 30% off-site through a proposed contribution towards more affordable homes across Salford.

Improvements to local junctions are also intended to be made to ease traffic in the area and there will be a new pedestrian crossing over Leigh Road.

The plans aim to set a new standard for sustainable and environmentally-conscious new homes and will feature energy saving technology to help residents keep running costs low. The neighbourhood will also benefit from a network of open spaces and footpaths rich in biodiversity with tree-lined streets, community green spaces, children’s play parks, ponds, and fitness trails.

A new scenic wetland route will be created along Shaw Brook.

New pedestrian routes through the neighbourhood will improve access for pedestrians and cyclists, both for the new community and existing residents of the area and to RHS Garden Bridgewater and the Bridgewater Canal. These routes will be accessible for the whole family and community with resting spots and informal opportunities to ‘play on the way’.

Annabel Baker, Peel L&P’s associate director of development planning, said: “The site has been identified in the Places for Everyone plan for some time and as these plans move forward, we have developed ideas for what would be delivered at this special site close to RHS Garden Bridgewater.

“There is strong demand for all types of housing in Salford so these plans include one- to four-bed affordable homes, family houses for sale and Northstone’s newly adapted home for families with dependent relatives. By providing 50% affordable housing overall, we can make a significant contribution to meeting the urgent need for affordable homes in the city.”

She added: “Future homes also need to be cleaner, greener and warmer and our homes would be significantly more energy efficient than those built to today’s standard.

“We know that peak hour traffic and congestion is an issue locally, so we are carrying out a full assessment and working with various transport bodies to provide the necessary improvements to the network.”

The developer is inviting residents to have their say on the masterplan and first phase proposals. Ms Baker said “We look forward to working with the community to help shape these plans further to meet local needs and complement the surrounding landscape.”

Details are available at: https://eastofboothstownconsultation.co.uk and there is a dedicated community information line (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm) at 0161-711 0293 or email the development team at eastboothstownconsultation@havingyoursay.co.uk.

The public consultation will run until January 26, 2023.

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