A £160m residential scheme made up of 639 new private and affordable homes along with 5.4 acres of public realm was given the go-ahead by members of the Planning and Development Management Committee at Trafford Council. The homes will be delivered by leading residential developer Glenbrook Property.

The plans form part of the wider Lumina Village mixed-use development opposite Lancashire Cricket Club, which is a joint venture partnership between Trafford Council and Bruntwood.

Cllr Tom Ross, Leader of Trafford Council, said: “Trafford Council is totally committed to providing new and affordable homes throughout the borough and this scheme – part of our Civic Quarter Area Action Plan - will deliver exactly that. We will be creating a thriving new community in this area. “

Glenbrook will deliver the residential and public realm elements of Lumina Village which include a mixture of one, two, three, and four-bedroom houses and apartments. The 586 apartments will be delivered across six blocks ranging from six to 20 storeys and there will be 53 townhouses. At least 15% of the total number of dwellings will be delivered as affordable homes on site.

Shannon Conway, residential director at Glenbrook, said: “We have enjoyed working closely and collaboratively with Trafford Council and Bruntwood to ensure that Lumina Village’s residential aspirations are not only met, but exceeded. We are very much looking forward to getting started and delivering a beautiful, highly liveable, car-free neighbourhood focussed on wellbeing and community.”

In addition to the homes, the scheme has been designed to include 5.4-acres of pedestrian-friendly public realm, including a central village green, civic squares, boulevards and play streets, along with 200 secure parking spaces located on the periphery of the scheme.