en.Wedoany.com Reported - UK housing association ForHousing submitted a planning application to Salford City Council in June 2026, proposing the development of 60 affordable homes on the former site of St Boniface Catholic Church in Lower Broughton. The project is located on a vacant plot of approximately one acre (about 0.4 hectares) between Frederick Road and St Boniface Road, where the church was demolished over a decade ago.
According to planning documents, the project comprises two apartment blocks offering a total of 60 homes, including 48 one-bedroom and 12 two-bedroom apartments. The block facing Frederick Road is planned to be four storeys high, while the one facing St Boniface Road is planned to be three storeys. Developer Westshield has been appointed as the main contractor for the project, with Eden Building Design handling the design. If planning permission is granted, ForHousing plans to commence construction in winter 2026.
ForHousing is a housing association based in Northwest England, dedicated to providing affordable homes and related community services. Salford is a metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England, which has been undergoing large-scale urban regeneration and residential development in recent years. The Lower Broughton area, where the project is located, benefits from good transport links and a strategic location near Manchester city centre.
The St Boniface Catholic Church on the site was built in the 19th century and once served as an important religious venue for the local community. After its demolition, the land remained vacant for an extended period. This development will help revitalise underutilised urban land resources and increase the supply of affordable housing in the area. As the UK's housing shortage continues to draw attention, housing associations across the country are actively utilising vacant plots to advance residential projects. If approved, this project will add a batch of affordable homes to Salford, meeting the housing needs of local residents.
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