CGIs offer first look at ‘ambitious’ redevelopment and new homes in Salford

Housing association Salix Homes has unveiled the first images of an ‘ambitious’ redevelopment project in Salford.

CGIs revealed today (March 29) show how the Canon Green Court complex could look alongside a proposed new 11-storey apartment building.

Salix is working with residents and a design team comprising building firm Willmott Dixon, civil engineers Elluc and architects Corstorphine & Wright to develop the proposals, which were submitted to Salford City Council in March.

The plans include the full refurbishment of the 1960s block, located on Canon Green Drive, with new kitchens, bathrooms, heating, insulation and refacing.

The new apartment building will be constructed within the grounds of the site. It will house 108 one- and two-bedroom apartments.

The three-storey Westminster House apartment block on the same site will also get an external makeover.

An artist’s impression of the new 11-storey building

Salix Homes chief exec Lee Sugden said: “We’ve ensured that our residents have been involved with our development proposals every step of the way, and we are delighted to finally be in a position to formally submit our plans to Salford Council and unveil our bold vision for a new-look Canon Green Court campus.

“We are confident that our ambitious proposals will transform the appearance and living facilities at Canon Green Court, and deliver the essential improvement work that residents have been calling for, as well as help deliver our ambitions to provide more desperately needed homes for local people.”

Lee added: “Canon Green Court has dominated the Salford skyline for more than half a century and our significant investment will ensure it stands proud for many years to come.”

Corstorphine & Wright architects director Kim Ebling commented: “The redevelopment of Canon Green Court is a fantastic project for Corstorphine and Wright to be involved with and we are confident that the proposals will complement the wider regeneration in the area and create much-needed new homes that are fit for the future.”

Subject to planning approval, work will start later this year.