Plans submitted for additional Passivhaus homes in Salford

ECF has submitted plans for 42 affordable, Passivhaus Classic standard certified homes on Cleminson Street’s Farmer Norton car park in Salford.

The low-rise, three-bedroom homes will form part of Adelphi Village, a residential community situated to the east of the River Irwell, and one of the six development zones that make up the £2.5bn Crescent Salford masterplan.

Delivered by the Crescent partnership, comprising Salford City Council, University of Salford and ECF – a joint venture between Muse, Homes England and Legal & General  – the masterplan aims to provide more than 3,000 homes in total.

Residents of the affordable homes, designed by dRMM Architects, will benefit from reduced energy bills of up to 90% compared to traditional housing, a comfortable living environment, enhanced ventilation, and sustainable design and build. The homes will also be set around high-quality public realm.

Farmer Norton follows the success of Greenhaus, which saw 96, 100% affordable, pioneering Passivhaus homes delivered on Chapel Street – the largest Passivhaus Classic standard certified development in the North West at the time of completion in March 2024. Work is also underway on Willohaus – a community of 100 Passivhaus apartments located on Peru Street – which is scheduled to complete in 2026.

If Farmer Norton receives planning consent, work is expected to begin in summer 2025.

Steve Thomas, senior development manager, said:

Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett said:

“It is positive news that the planning application for 42 affordable and energy efficient homes has now been submitted for the Planning Panel to consider.

“Providing high quality, affordable, sustainable homes is a key priority of mine, and a scheme such as this which helps us deliver the homes our residents need and deserve is very welcome.”