CERT unveils residential plans as part of Stretford regeneration

Transformative development and property manager CERT has unveiled its proposal for the first residential phase of the Stretford town centre Masterplan, part of Trafford Council and Bruntwood’s joint venture to regenerate the area.

Plot 3 of the wider masterplan, located adjacent to Wellington Street, is proposed as the first residential phase. CERT is now preparing detailed plans for 116 properties, arranged around a landscaped communal courtyard, including three-bedroom townhouses, duplexes, and one- and two-bedroom apartments.

In keeping with the character of the area, the proposals suggest a lower building height onto Wellington Street to complement the existing properties on the opposite side of the road.

The development will also offer dedicated off-street parking along Wellington Street, internal cycle storage to encourage active travel and new trees and planting to enhance the town centre’s greenery.

Stephen Oster, Head of Acquisitions and Development at CERT, comments “After working behind the scenes with our design team, we’re excited to share our vision and invite the community’s feedback on the first residential phase of the Stretford town centre Masterplan. This milestone builds on the strong momentum already achieved within the Masterplan and reflects our commitment to working hand-in-hand with stakeholders to deliver a development that is bold in ambition and reflects the identity of Stretford.”

CERT’s development will provide much-needed new homes, enhance the local streetscape and create a welcoming communal space in the heart of Stretford, all in line with the ambitious Masterplan set out by Trafford Council and Bruntwood.

This joint venture is transforming the town centre into a vibrant, sustainable place where the community can live, work and play. The vision is to create a well-connected neighbourhood – linking homes, parks, public transport, the canal and a mix of shops, leisure and hospitality.

The first milestone, King Street, is now complete with a brand new restored high street bringing new energy and activity to the area. This phase also includes the opening of a new public square – Sir Tony Lloyd Square which is now open for the community to use.

As the regeneration continues, the plans will reinstate historic streets, introduce new green spaces, and deliver a diverse mix of homes and leisure facilities, helping to shape a thriving future for Stretford.

For those unable to attend in person, the proposals will be available online at wellingtonstreetconsultation.co.uk, where feedback can be submitted until Wednesday 24th September 2025. Architectural Emporium is the architect and Layer the landscape architect, with Enabl advising on planning for the project.

Cllr Liz Patel, Trafford Council’s Executive Member for Economy and Regeneration, said: “Exciting work to transform Stretford town centre is contributing to the area’s growing reputation as a great place to live and we are pleased to see this proposal brought forward. We want as many people as possible to get involved in the consultation, so that community views are heard and considered as developers move towards seeking planning permission.”

“This proposal from CERT is part of a much wider joint venture for development in the area. The joint venture is firmly committed to delivering affordable housing as part of this long-term transformation. The developer for this early phase would make a significant financial contribution towards affordable housing, to be delivered during the next phases of the plan.”