More than 40 per cent of the homes at Robert Hall Street and West Park Street, Ordsall, are being offered as affordable. Salford city council says the development is aimed at addressing the urgent need for housing whilst also enhancing the overall appeal of the neighbourhood by improving connectivity and a range of public green spaces. The development is set to include a range of tenure blind, homes incorporating two-to-four-bedroomed townhouses and one-and-two-bedroomed apartments ensuring that a diverse range of residents can benefit from this scheme. To support carbon emission targets the home designs will also be delivered to meet the ‘Salford Standard’, which exceeds the Future Homes standard and features a fabric-first approach supported with renewable technology. The submission of the plans followed a consultation and the consideration of comments from the public which took place in September at St Clements Church. Buttress and Identity Consult are working on behalf of their client, the city council and its local housing company, Derive. The scheme is being project managed by Identity Consult, who were appointed by the city to lead the development last April. Councillor Tracy Kelly, statutory deputy city mayor and lead member for housing, property and regeneration for Salford, said: “Affordable homes are desperately needed in our city, and we currently have almost 5,000 people on our housing waiting lists. We are continuing to push forward with local solutions against the backdrop of a national cost-of-living and housing crisis.” Alex Atkinson, director of Identity Consult, said: “We are pleased to be part of the team bringing forward more much-needed affordable housing in Salford which will offer its residents a fantastic standard of living and reduced energy costs.” Ben Tabiner from Buttress Architects added: “Our designs focus on several elements, creating great community connections, using a blend of townhouses and apartments with over 40pc being affordable homes, sustainable homes that will help with the cost-of-living crisis, establishing a range of public green spaces and making sure that the community is pleased with the design.” Photos: Our Studio
