A public consultation has been launched for Trafford residents to have their say regarding modifications to regeneration plans within a popular area in the heart of the borough.
The Civic Quarter Area Action Plan (CQAAP) covers 55 hectares, including Trafford Town Hall, Lancashire Cricket Club and the former Greater Manchester Police HQ site on Chester Road.
The plans for the area include up to 4,000 new homes, new leisure facilities, improved cycle and pedestrian routes and a ‘processional route’ between the cricket club and Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium.
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The proposals also include the redevelopment of the former B&Q site on Great Stone Road in Stretford and the continued support of Lancashire Cricket Club as an international sporting venue, which is currently already undergoing redevelopment work.
There would also be the creation of new offices, a refurbished Stretford Leisure Centre and new hotels, cafes, bars and restaurants to ‘meet market demand’.
Trafford Council hopes the Civic Quarter plans would help ‘deliver a rejuvenated, high quality, attractive, green and well-connected neighbourhood’ which is residential-led with existing sporting, civic and historic assets.
Cllr Liz Patel, Trafford Council’s Executive Member for Economy and Regeneration, said: “Securing the successful regeneration of this location has been a long standing priority for Trafford Council.
“The Plan has been prepared to deliver a sustainable and balanced community for the Civic Quarter, and it also reflects the Council’s corporate priorities in this area. Residents are again encouraged to make their views known, this time on the proposed changes to the plan.”
The plan was examined by an independent planning inspector during a series of public meetings held at Trafford Town Hall in April. A number of ‘main modifications’ were made following feedback.
The consultation over the new modifications opened today (July 14) and will remain open for residents until 5pm on Friday, September 2. The Council hopes to adopt the plan by the end of the year, subject to the outcome of the consultation.
A dedicated consultation page for the main modifications has been set up for people to view relevant information and submit their comments. The page can be viewed here.
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