A new flagship neighbourhood for Salford given the green light
Peel Land’s plans to bring a new neighbourhood of up to 282 family homes, next to the RHS Garden Bridgewater, to the East of Boothstown, has been given the greenlight by Salford City Council.
A mock-up of the type of homes expected in the East of Boothstown development
The site’s location, off Leigh Road between Boothstown and Worsley, adjacent to the RHS Garden Bridgewater, will deliver a new family orientated community - featuring exceptional quality homes at the top end of the housing market, ranging from two to six bedrooms, in an attractive landscaped setting.
This one-of-a-kind opportunity, means it can also make a major contribution towards the City’s affordable housing crisis, providing 50% or up to 141 new affordable homes, through a combination of on-site delivery and contributions for delivery elsewhere in the City.
A mock-up of the type of homes expected in the East of Boothstown development
The approved plans include a package of local road and footpath improvements, ensuring the new homes will be accessible whilst promoting walking, cycling and use of public transport.
Nature will feature highly within the East Boothstown scheme, incorporating woodlands and wetlands for wildlife to thrive as well as green, open spaces including play areas and fitness trails with improved access to the picturesque Bridgewater Canal and RHS Garden Bridgewater.
A spokesperson for Peel Land said: “We’re delighted with the decision taken by Salford’s Planning Panel today to approve the planning application for this special site to create a truly one of a kind development.
“It’s been many years in the making and we will now look to work with housebuilder partners and the Council to move forward with the Places for Everyone Plan to deliver a high-quality development that also makes a significant contribution towards meeting the City’s affordable housing needs.”
A mock-up of the type of homes expected in the East of Boothstown development
Plans for East Boothstown form part of Peel Land’s wider commitment to Salford to bolster the number and quality of market and affordable homes being delivered across the city over the next decade. Crucially, now plans have been approved it unlocks 28 affordable homes to be delivered in Boothstown and a further 113 by Salford City Council where they are most needed across the City.
The 23-hectare site was allocated for housing in March 2024 as part of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s ‘Place for Everyone’ plan - a long-term plan for tackling housing shortages across nine Greater Manchester districts including Salford. It was removed from the Green Belt and allocated for housing.