Construction has officially started on a new £23.6m development at Pendleton House on Broughton Road, Salford, which will deliver 88 high-quality homes for social rent.
The scheme, developed by ForHousing in partnership with Vistry Group, is supported by £9.68m in Homes England grant funding and £1.76m from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority Brownfield Grant funding programme. It will transform a vacant site and redundant building into much-needed affordable housing, helping to meet growing demand in the area.
The development will include 56 one-bedroom and 32 two-bedroom apartments, all built to Future Homes Standard. The homes will be fully electric and achieve EPC B ratings, helping to reduce energy costs for tenants and lower the building’s environmental impact.
Designed by Todd Architects, the scheme will retain the original façade of the existing building, preserving a piece of local character while delivering modern, affordable, and sustainable homes. The building will feature solar PV panels on the roof to power communal areas, and 100% of parking spaces will be equipped with EV charging points.
Paul Dennett, Salford City Mayor, said: “It’s fantastic to see work starting on site at Pendleton House. This development will bring real benefits to the community by providing high-quality, affordable homes for people who need them most.
“We’re committed to tackling the housing crisis in Salford, and this scheme is another important step forward.”
Clare Tostevin, Executive Director of Investment and Growth at ForHousing, commented: “Starting on site at Pendleton House marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for this area.
“We’re proud to be working with our partners to deliver homes that not only meet local needs but also support wider regeneration and community development in Salford.”
As part of the contractor’s social value strategy, the scheme will also deliver community benefits including the employment of local apprentices, engagement with community groups, and the use of local labour and subcontractors.
Matthew Parkes, Managing Director at Vistry Manchester and Cheshire East, said: “It was fantastic to bring everyone together to celebrate the start of work on Pendleton House — a much-loved local landmark that’s about to be given a new lease of life with 88 high-quality homes for social rent.
“We’re proud to be working in partnership with ForHousing and to have the support of grant funding from Homes England and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. Together, these partnerships are helping to turn a vacant, underused site into something the community can be proud of once again.”
The development is expected to be completed in September 2027.
