Hannah Richardson

Trafford Council is expected to approve plans for a 251‑apartment block on the former Stretford Mall site despite the project exceeding its own development guidelines. The proposal includes no affordable housing at this stage, no new parking spaces, and a higher-than-allowed building density, though the council argues the wider regeneration scheme will comply overall. Local objections focus on building height and parking shortages. The development is part of a joint regeneration effort with Bruntwood, following the mall’s closure and demolition, and will contribute to transforming the brownfield site with public park space and construction jobs. The planning committee will vote on the proposal on Thursday.