The huge £2.5bn plan that will forever change a corner of Greater Manchester

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A £2.5bn transformation of one part of Salford has moved a step closer. Groundbreaking plans, the first part of a wider project that will change the face of Salford Crescent forever, have been unveiled.

They include the creation of nearly 1,000 new homes and 'world-class' research and development facilities. A planning application for 29 acres of land to the north of Frederick Road, bounded by Lissadel Street and Broughton Road East, and to the south of Frederick Road bounded by Wallness Lane, University Road, and The ENWL Depot, has now been submitted to Salford Council by the English Cities Fund and Salford University.

It includes plans for 933 new homes, 1.4m sq ft of new commercial innovation floorspace, 71,000 square feet of learning facilities, a 'movement hub' with 800 parking spaces and 25,000 sq ft of space earmarked for cafes, shops, drinking establishments and a gym. Join our WhatsAp p Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link. All buildings within the site, which is being dubbed Crescent Innovation North, would be demolished except for Innovation House, which would be refurbished, and replaced with new builds up to 11-storeys high.

There would also be 'significant improvements' to the public spaces. If permission is granted work is expected to start at the end of this year and last for around 10 years.