Stanley Land and Homes has held a successful community consultation event for a proposed scheme of new affordable homes in Eccles, Salford.
The development of 30 one and two-bedroom apartments is proposed for land off the A57 Liverpool Road and Alexandra Road, formerly home to the now closed St Patricroft Methodist Church.
The church has been unused for several years and Stanley’s proposed development would see it replaced with two separate buildings of 15 apartments with a communal resident garden and seating area, as well as a resident parking court.
The scheme would provide 100 per cent affordable housing on behalf of registered provider ForHousing, contributing towards efforts to alleviate the acute demand for one and two-bedroom affordable homes in Salford.
Stanley invited local people and stakeholders to view the plans and give their feedback ahead of a planning application being made in the coming months.
Chris Curtis, director of Stanley Land and Homes, said: “We know there are around 5,000 people in Salford that are on the housing waiting list for a one or two-bedroom apartment, so schemes like this are vital.
“We wanted to give the local community the opportunity to come and see the plans and ask us any questions they wished about the proposed scheme.
“It was a great chance to engage with local residents, allay any concerns, and explain how the proposed affordable homes will regenerate and revitalise this long vacant site.”
The proposed development emphasises quality design and materials. A low wall and railings will create a neatly landscaped site boundary, while the development also features electric vehicle charging, cycle storage and secure bin storage areas.
Main picture – Site layout of proposed scheme in Eccles.