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Plans for up to 200 new homes in Salford to be considered by council under vision for 'globally recognised destination'

The first phase of 42 affordable homes on the site has already been submitted to Salford council for consideration

How the Salford Crescent area of the city could look(Image: English Cities Fund)

Plans are under way to construct up to 200 new homes in Salford, as part of an ambitious vision to revamp a section of the city.

A screening opinion request has been lodged with Salford Council for the proposed development at the Farmer Norton car park on Cleminson Street.

The proposal outlines the creation of two new residential blocks, ranging from five to six storeys, and includes either a community centre or commercial space within the project.

This comes on the heels of an earlier application submitted this year for the site's first phase, aiming to erect 42 affordable homes. Each would have three bedrooms and be designed to meet Passivhaus standards for energy efficiency, which should ensure lower utility costs for occupants.

The development is a segment of the extensive £2.5 billion Salford Crescent masterplan, spearheaded by ECF, Salford Council, and the University of Salford, with aspirations to overhaul the area.

Proponents of the masterplan believe the area holds the potential to become a 'globally recognised destination', encompassing six distinct zones.

Commenting on the project, a spokesperson for the partnership remarked: "As part of the on-going transformation of the Crescent Salford area, the crescent partnership has initiated screening for the second phase of the Farmer Norton community which forms part of Adelphi Village.

"The planning application for the first phase of 42 affordable Passivhaus homes was submitted earlier this year with the second phase currently in pre-planning stage and the application is expected to be submitted later this year."