Historic Church Complex to Make Way for Affordable Apartments

Historic Eccles Church Complex to Make Way for Affordable Apartments: A Community Hubs Transformation

The historic Patricroft Church complex in Eccles, Salford, is set to be demolished to make way for thirty affordable apartments. The church and its Sunday school, which have been vacant since the congregation left in 2019, will be replaced by one and two-bedroom units at social rent levels. The development, proposed by Stanley Investments and ForHousing, also includes eighteen parking spots, two accessible bays, and bike storage.

The site holds historical significance, with the Sunday school dating back to 1884 and the main church and organ center constructed between 1964 and 1975. The complex once served as a community hub.

The new build is expected to fit well into the neighborhood and address the housing shortage. Planning officers have recommended approval, despite concerns about the loss of the church as a community space. Salford councillors will discuss the proposal on April 30th, with the final decision pending.

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