Almost 500 energy-efficient homes in prospect following Salford land sale approval

Councillors have approved a land sale which will pave the way to 477 new energy-efficient homes in Salford

The Property and Regeneration meeting, on December 9, gave its approval to the sale of land in Pendleton and Clarendon Park to Lovell Together, under a long term partnership.

The family homes will include 142 affordable homes and four wheelchair accessible units, alongside major improvements to the surrounding area.

The 142 new affordable homes will include 86 for social rent alongside new home ownership opportunities that will help improve the choice, variety, and quality of homes in Pendleton to meet the housing needs of residents in the area.

Cllr Tracy Kelly, Deputy City Mayor and Lead Member for Housing and Anti-Poverty at Salford City Council said: “The approval of this next stage towards affordable homes and attractive public space is fantastic news for local people.

“This all fits in with our plan to provide the affordable and social homes which local people need and deserve. The proposed mix also builds family homes in an area dominated by apartments.”

Improvements to Clarendon Park are also at the heart of the proposals and aim to create a series of tranquil spaces with retained trees alongside extensive new tree and shrub planting, wildflower grassland and seasonal bulb planting to attract pollinator species.

A new skatepark will be built alongside a play area for both older and younger children as well as a multi-use games area.

The landscape proposals create a strong green infrastructure network with new landscape corridors connecting the park with the rest of the neighbourhood and with a connected network of cycle and pedestrian routes, well landscaped streets, including street trees hedgerows and structural planting.

Allotments are provided for a healthier lifestyle and building communities as well as providing for local wildlife.