HISTORY

Pomona Docks and the Manchester cityscape, Old Trafford, from the south-west, 1953

Trafford Council designated the site as a Strategic Location in the adopted Local Plan (2012) capable of creating a new mixed-use commercial and residential district.  

Since then, a number of developments have been brought forward seeing over 600 homes to buy and rent delivered with X1 Developments and Hestia, with construction of a further 500 homes set to begin in 2026.  

Through a complex land assembly process, Peel Waters has also unlocked the opportunity to transform a key gateway into the site at Cornbrook. Working with partners, Glenbrook and Forshaw Group, 280 homes have been delivered at Cornbrook so far, with another 237 homes, an aparthotel and coffee bar to begin construction soon. 

A masterplan document for the remaining 25 acres of undeveloped land was prepared by Peel Waters and agreed with Trafford Council in 2020, setting out the proposed redevelopment framework for the site to align with the vision of creating a world-class, residential-led mixed-use community.   

This forms the basis of the current plans and after a significant amount of technical surveys and design work over the last few years, we are excited to bring forward Manchester Waters and will be submitting an outline planning application to Trafford Council later this year.  

The outline application will define the parameters and framework for development, setting out a vision for a range of new homes for all ages, incomes and needs, open green spaces, public amenities and better connections. Detailed proposals will be shared through future planning applications and the community consulted at the appropriate time.  

The history of Manchester Waters

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Preparation of outline planning application to secure future development across the Site