Riverside Retail Park Derwent Street Salford, Manchester, M5 4SW

Valid OTH/2026/0644 - Adjoining Authority Consultation
Council
Date received
3 May 2026
Date validated
3 May 2026
Postcode
M5 4SW
Type
Adjoining Authority Consultation

Description

Consultation request from Trafford Council for Application No: 118998/ART18/26 for Article 18 consultation from Salford City Council in respect of PA/2026/0539 - Demolition of existing buildings and phased redevelopment to deliver 814 dwellings (Use Class C3) within three buildings of (Ground plus) 21, 25 and 34 storeys, alongside shared amenity space, basement car and cycle parking. Erection of a pavilion building for commercial and community uses (Use Classes E, F1, F2 and Sui Generis - drinking establishments), public realm and landscaping works including new access to the riverside walkway, servicing arrangements, and all associated works.

3.6/10
Planning Authority Score
#208 of 282

Salford is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #225 out of 282. 53% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Salford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #116 of 282
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #80 of 282
56%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #225 of 282
53%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #235 of 282
70%
Minor dwellings approved
50 decided (1-9 homes)
89%
Major dwellings approved
18 decided (10+ homes)
79%
Change of use approved
70 decided
783
Total decisions
82 refused in 2025