Plans submitted for additional Passivhaus homes in Salford
29.01.25 3 min read
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.”