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Plans submitted for £12.5m Salford Central hotel

English Cities Fund (ECf) has submitted a planning application for a 143-bed hotel as part of the Salford Central regeneration project.

The first phase of development in New Bailey has been marked by the £12.5m hotel scheme, which will be based on a 0.5 acre site on the corner of Irwell and Stanley Street.

The project will also see the development of new bar and restaurant facilities, while a Grade A office and commercial scheme will soon be announced for New Bailey.

ECf is a joint venture between Manchester-based Muse Developments, Legal & General and The Homes and Communities Agency.

The three bodies are currently in discussions with a high-profile, but unnamed, operator who will manage and run the site.

Phil Mayall, development director at ECf, said: “The hotel development will act as a critical first scheme in New Bailey – an exciting extension to the commercial business district of the regional centre.

“New Bailey will provide high quality office space along with supporting retail, leisure and residential uses.

“With a planning application now submitted and agreement with a hotel operator nearing completion, we are confident that New Bailey will quickly follow the commencement of development on Chapel Street.”

Work will begin on the Chapel Street site in coming weeks, with 14 new townhouses, 83 apartments and new commercial properties delivered by ECf in conjunction with Salford City Council.

Ian Stewart, City Mayor at Salford City Council, said: “We are extremely excited that development is starting in earnest at New Bailey.

“This will provide the platform for Salford to benefit from the forthcoming Ordsall Chord project, with the regeneration of Chapel Street also coming to fruition at the same time.

“The latest developments mark a significant milestone for Salford Central and we look forward to delivering a comprehensive scheme in partnership with ECf – one that will transform the lives of residents and businesses in the area. This is good news for Salford and its people.”

Salford Central, which will be comprised of two main areas, Chapel Street and New Bailey, will create approximately 11,000 new jobs when it is completed with 220,000 sq m of commercial space, 849 new homes and 390 hotel rooms.

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