Trafford approves Bold Street transformation
Trafford Council has permitted its own joint venture with L&Q permission to construct 147 homes on seven acres of brownfield land.
The decision was passed unanimously, and the site will now host a mix of 12 one-bed apartments and terraced 13 two-bed, 91 three-bed, and 31 four-bed houses.
The Homes for Trafford JV aims to provide 73 affordable properties in total including 16 for social rent and 57 for shared ownership.
Cllr Liz Patel, executive member for economy and regeneration at Trafford Council, said: “Trafford Council is totally committed to building more new and affordable homes across the borough to help address a huge shortage issue, and I am delighted that the committee has approved the scheme.
“This is a fabulous development and includes 50% affordable properties, a much-needed boost to assist us with the housing crisis in Trafford.”
She added: “The council prides itself on working with partners to create new, affordable homes within communities across our borough.”
The scheme will be delivered on an overgrown plot identified as a “priority area for regeneration” in Old Trafford that was previously home to the Tamworth Estate and Seahawk Pub.
A resident’s park, to be known as ‘Church View Gardens’, will overlook the grade two-listed Church of St Mary nearby.
Up to one acre of green space will encompass a play area, active travel via a ‘Green Mews’, and car-free routes. Permit parking has been proposed for up to 145 cars.
Ellie Philcox, director at planning consultant Euan Kellie Property Solutions, called securing planning permission “a major milestone”, and praised a close working relationship with the JV.
Ben Townsend, new business director of the North West, L&Q, added: “We are eager to put our spades in the ground and take this scheme forward alongside our partner Trafford Council.”
Levitt Bernstein drew up designs for the project.
The project team includes Civic Engineers, Lucion, and Wilkinson Cowan Partnership.
To view the application, use the reference number 114786/FUL/24 on Trafford Council’s planning portal.
The old seven sisters site.
By J
This looks to be a very intensive development:-
Buildings packed close together, very limited gardens and green space and very poor outlook from the properties, generally onto parking areas.
The artistic sketches look bleak. In reality it could be much worse.
By Stephen Hammond