Our Vision for Stretford’s Residential Phase

We have unveiled our proposal for the first residential phase of the Stretford town centre Masterplan, part of Trafford Council and Bruntwood’s joint venture to regenerate the area.

Plot 3 of the wider masterplan, located adjacent to Wellington Street, is proposed as the first residential phase. We are now preparing detailed plans for 116 properties, arranged around a landscaped communal courtyard, including three-bedroom townhouses, duplexes, and one- and two-bedroom apartments.

In keeping with the character of the area, our proposals suggest a lower building height onto Wellington Street to complement the existing properties on the opposite side of the road.

The development will also offer dedicated on & off-street parking along Wellington Street, internal cycle storage to encourage active travel, and new trees and planting to enhance the town centre’s greenery.

Stephen Oster, our Head of Acquisitions and Development, comments:
“After working behind the scenes with our design team, we’re excited to share our vision and invite the community’s feedback on the first residential phase of the Stretford town centre Masterplan. This milestone builds on the strong momentum already achieved within the Masterplan and reflects our commitment to working hand-in-hand with stakeholders to deliver a development that is bold in ambition and reflects the identity of Stretford.”

“Our development will provide much-needed new homes, enhance the local streetscape and create a welcoming communal space in the heart of Stretford, all in line with the Masterplan set out by Trafford Council and Bruntwood.”

This joint venture is transforming the town centre into a vibrant, sustainable place where the community can live, work and play. The vision is to create a well-connected neighbourhood – linking homes, parks, public transport, the canal and a mix of shops, leisure and hospitality.

The first milestone, King Street, is now complete with a brand new restored high street bringing new energy and activity to the area. This phase also includes the opening of a new public square – Sir Tony Lloyd Square – which is now open for the community to use.

As the regeneration continues, the plans will reinstate historic streets, introduce new green spaces, and deliver a diverse mix of homes and leisure facilities, helping to shape a thriving future for Stretford.

A public drop-in consultation event took place at the Calm Connections Unit in Stretford Mall, Chester Road, M32 9BD, on 17th September from 4pm to 6pm. Attendees were able to view the proposals and provide feedback ahead of a planning application that we will submit for the project later this year.

Architectural Emporium is the architect and Layer the landscape architect, with Enabl advising on planning for the project.

Cllr Liz Patel, Trafford Council’s Executive Member for Economy and Regeneration, said:
“Exciting work to transform Stretford town centre is contributing to the area’s growing reputation as a great place to live and we are pleased to see this proposal brought forward. We want as many people as possible to get involved in the consultation, so that community views are heard and considered as the developers move towards seeking planning permission.”