Plans revealed for Salford development

PLANS for a £35m ‘landmark’ building next to the River Irwell in Salford have been unveiled.

Developer Forshaw Land and Property Group is seeking approval for two buildings ranging from 11 to 27 storeys, comprising 183 apartments at Derwent Street in the Ordsall area.

The buildings will include a cinema, gym and retail kiosk for residents.

Plans were submitted to Salford council by national planning and development consultancy Lichfields.

DLA Design are the architects.

Lichfields say the development would support over 230 jobs during the 18 month construction period and once complete will boost the local economy by £2.3m a year.

Nathan Matta, associate director at the Manchester office of Lichfields, said: “This is an underused brownfield site located in a highly sustainable urban area.

“The proposals fit in with the goal of transforming the Ordsall Riverside Corridor, and this gateway location means the development can become a landmark building on the Salford side of the River Irwell.”

The proposed development comprises a mix of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments.