A proposed £1bn development for Regent Retail Park in Salford, England, has sparked significant controversy. Henley Investment Management's plan includes a 273m skyscraper, 3,300 homes, a 3.5-acre park, and shops and leisure facilities. While the developer emphasizes the scheme's benefits, local residents and politicians express concerns about affordable housing, displacement of local businesses, increased traffic congestion, and environmental impact. The council is currently reviewing the application, with a decision expected in summer 2023.
Last summer, plans were shared to build one of the tallest skyscrapers in the country - in Salford . Henley Investment Management’s £1bn proposal at Regent Retail Park aims to change the area beyond recognition and redraw the city’s skyline.
Coun Brendan Keville, who represents the Ordsall ward, said locals are worried their voices may not be heard through the planning process. “While the investment is welcome, it’s about looking at this particular site,” he said. The developer behind the scheme said it is aware of the concerns and is working with the council and community to get the right balance with the application.
Henley said the retail park plans will include affordable housing, and that talks are ongoing to decide how many of the 3,300 homes will fall into this category.
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