The English Cities Fund (ECF) has submitted multiple planning applications for major residential developments in Salford, reinforcing progress on the transformative £2.5 billion Crescent Salford masterplan. These proposals aim to deliver high-quality, sustainable homes across the city while fostering community wellbeing.

ECF has proposed 263 new homes on the former Old Adelphi University site, featuring three blocks of apartments and duplexes. The development will offer one-, two-, and three-bedroom units, with two blocks designated for build-to-rent and one dedicated to affordable housing. Residents will benefit from a range of amenities, including a gym, residents’ lounge, and games/movie room. Subject to planning approval, construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2026.

Two planning applications have been submitted for the Farmer Norton car park. Phase one proposes 42 affordable, three-bedroom Passivhaus homes, designed to maximise energy efficiency. Phase two includes 185 apartments in five- and six-storey buildings, inspired by Salford’s industrial heritage. The Farmer Norton developments, part of the Adelphi Village zone, are designed with sustainability and community in mind. Work on the affordable houses could begin in summer 2026, pending approval.

These developments form part of the wider Crescent Salford masterplan, which aims to deliver up to 3,000 new homes, including 800 in Adelphi Village. ECF is working in partnership with Homes England, Muse, Legal & General, the University of Salford, and Salford City Council to ensure these homes meet high standards of sustainability, wellbeing, and community engagement.

The latest planning applications mark a significant step in Salford’s ongoing transformation, providing a diverse mix of housing while promoting low-carbon design and Passivhaus standards.