The next phase of a £1bn project, which will see more than 1,000 apartments constructed in Salford, has been approved.
The city council has backed the latest stage of the 25-acre Middlewood Locks development.
The first reserved matters consent includes 659 apartments within two blocks, one to be part 28-storeys and part 10-storeys linked by a podium garden and the other part 32-storeys and part 11-storeys, alongside ground and first floor commercial space of c.18,000 sq ft.
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The second reserved matters consent is for 250 residential apartments within an L-shaped building that steps down from 15 storeys to 11 storeys.
There will also be a 4,500 sq ft commercial space provision.
The news follows completion of both phases one and two, comprising 1,117 apartments and supporting amenity with the next phase of homes, The Railings. comprising a further 189 apartments and townhouses starting on site next month.
Paul Kelly, development director at SGI, said: "This is fantastic news for us and our joint venture partners as we commit to complete our 13-year commitment to curate one of the largest new urban communities in Greater Manchester.
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"The journey over the last six years has not only created a thriving new neighbourhood with over 1,200 residents in occupation but also delivered considerable economic returns to the region.
"These next phases will complete the missing link, connecting Middlewood Locks with a seamless transition to the bustle of Manchester city centre, offering a tranquil new place to live and work that is both sustainable and convenient."
Middlewood Locks is a joint venture between Scarborough Group International, Metro Holdings Ltd, a Singapore-listed property development and investment group, and Hualing Group, based in Urumqui, Xinjiang, in China.
Beijing Construction Engineering Group International (BCEGI) is the construction partner while Whittam Cox Architects is design partner and Zerum is the scheme’s planning advisor.
Nicola Wallis, sales and marketing director at SGI, added: "We are absolutely delighted that planning has been approved for a further 909 much needed new homes at Middlewood Locks.
"We have a strong and vibrant community, and we are already seeing great demand from our existing residents for the homes in the Railings as they look to take the next step in their home buying journey.
"Residents are very settled in our neighbourhood and it’s wonderful to see more families enjoying living in our community.
"Middlewood Locks is a walkable neighbourhood, which is close to the city centre, has beautiful public realm, canalside walks and great amenities which makes this a very desirable place for our customers to make their home. A place to plan for the future and enjoy the present."