It marks a major step in the city's ongoing regeneration.
Plans have been tabled for a £1bn development at Salford's Regent Retail Park. The scheme by Henley Investments includes new additions to the city's skyline, with permission sought for a 71-storey skyscraper.
The development is based at the northern half of Salford's Regent Retail Park near the boundary with Manchester city centre, with bosses behind the plan confident it will have a positive impact on 'both sides of the Irwell.'The retail park is currently used by a number of stores including Boots and TK Maxx.
There are plans for a central 'Community Forum' within the development, as well as providing local shops and an 'enhanced' retail offer. Matt Brook, director of Matt Brook Architects, said: "At the heart of our placemaking-led, people-first vision for Regent Park is a new urban park which will provide much needed green space for the residents of Salford.
The scheme has faced concerns from Salford council and the local community. In March last year, Salford Mayor Paul Dennett shared an open letter raising concerns about the potential loss of retail space that could come with the development.
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