The biggest-ever planning application for the city of Salford has been given the green light by Salford City Council.

The proposed development is centred on creating sustainable communities with the correct balance of uses. New offices, commercial, retail and leisure uses will be complemented by family housing and apartments linked by high-quality public realm and civic spaces.

Glenn Howells Architects are to deliver various mixed use schemes within the development along with a number of new family town houses and additions to current civic spaces.

Chris Farrow, Chief Executive of Central Salford Urban Regeneration Company, said: “The decision marks a critical milestone in the regeneration of this key area of the City. Over the last 2 years Central Salford Urban Regeneration Company, in close partnership with our public and private sector partners, local businesses and communities, has
worked tirelessly on the planning, design and consultation for the Chapel Street area."