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04/03/2022
Plans Approved Got Next Development At Middlewood Locks
Scarborough Group's plans for the next significant phase of development at its 25-acre mixed-use development Middlewood Locks have been given the go-ahead by Salford City Council.
The firm submitted proposals last July for the next phases at the £1billion development that is already emerging as a popular new neighbourhood with over 1,200 residents in occupation which is growing by the day.
The plans include major residential and commercial development including large areas of public realm for the remaining 10-acre plot of land that connects the existing community at Middlewood Locks and Salford through the Ordsall Chord railway arches to Manchester city centre.
The first reserved matters consent includes 659 residential 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 circa 18,000 sq ft.
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 be a 4,500 sq ft commercial space provision with extensive canal-side public realm for residents and visitors. Both plots will have dedicated under-croft parking, electric charging points and bicycle storage.
A new landscaped public square with event space linking the two plots is also included in the plans.
The announcement 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.
"The journey over the last six years has not only created a thriving new neighbourhood with over 1200 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."
The firm submitted proposals last July for the next phases at the £1billion development that is already emerging as a popular new neighbourhood with over 1,200 residents in occupation which is growing by the day.
The plans include major residential and commercial development including large areas of public realm for the remaining 10-acre plot of land that connects the existing community at Middlewood Locks and Salford through the Ordsall Chord railway arches to Manchester city centre.
The first reserved matters consent includes 659 residential 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 circa 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 be a 4,500 sq ft commercial space provision with extensive canal-side public realm for residents and visitors. Both plots will have dedicated under-croft parking, electric charging points and bicycle storage.
A new landscaped public square with event space linking the two plots is also included in the plans.
The announcement 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.
"The journey over the last six years has not only created a thriving new neighbourhood with over 1200 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."
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