Salford City Council Chapel Wharf

Consultation Draft Development Framework

June 2021

1 The heart of Central Salford: The other side of the City. Contents

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Introduction 6 Development Framework List of Figures Figure 1 - Study Area Boundary The Study Area 8 Key Responses 50 Figure 2 - Study Area Boundary And Urban Context Figure 3 - Wider Areas Of Change And Growth Study Context 10 Development Framework 54 Figure 4 - Study Area’s Historic Structure Circa 1900’S Figure 5 - Figure Ground And Listed Buildings ‘Targeted Intensification’ 56 Figure 6 - Existing Neighbourhood Character Areas Place & Features 58 Illustrative Masterplan Figure 7 - Urban Design Characteristics Figure 8 - Active Travel And Proposed Routes Landuse 59 An Industrious Community 14 Figure 9 - Wider Active Travel Network Figure 10 - Cycle & Pedestrian Accessibility Character Areas 18 Scale And Massing 62 Figure 11 - Public Transport Movement And Active Travel Chapel Wharf | June 2021 Sense Of Place 22 66 Figure 12 - Vehicle Network Figure 13 - Place Function Of Existing Streets Consultation Draft Movement Baseline 24 Public Realm Strategy 72 Figure 14 - Land Ownership Prepared on behalf of: Land Ownership And Planning Cataylst Project - ‘Chapel Vaults’ 74 Figure 15 - Development Pipeline 28 Figure 16 - Public Realm Audit Pipeline Cataylst Project - ‘Re-Imagined Riverside’ 76 Figure 17 - Key Development Opportunity Sites Public Realm Audit 30 Cataylst Project - ‘Flat Iron Square’ Figure 18 - Emerging Opportunities Project Team: 78 Figure 19 - 15 Minute Neighbourhood Concept Diagram Potential Opportunity Sites 34 Cataylst Project - ‘Trinity Gate Way’ 80 Figure 20 - Strategic Development Framework

Optimised Environments Emerging Opportunities 36 Figure 21 - Chapel Wharf’s 15 Minute 86 Princess Street | Manchester | M1 6NG Neighbourhood Opportunities t 0161 696 7550 Figure 22 - Illustrative Masterplan Optimised Environments Ltd. Registered in Scotland SC359690. Vision and Objectives Registered address: Quartermile Two | 2 Lister Square | Edinburgh | EH3 9GL Figure 23 - Proposed Landuse

Ordnance Survey data used under licence Figure 24 - Proposed Building Heights © Crown Copyright and database rights 2020. Ordnance Survey 100019737 The 15 Minute Neighbourhood 40 Figure 25 - Scale & Massing Strategy This is a report prepared for the client team Salford City Council. Some images contained in this document are used for information / illustrative purposes only and are not for commercial use. OPEN takes no responsibility Figure 26 - Movement Framework for copyright in the event that the client team or third parties use this report or images. Our Vision 42 Figure 27 - Proposed Movement Strategy Any additional precedent imagery may be subject to copyright but are not believed to be commercially available. They are published here solely for purposes of instruction or critique. Objectives 44 Figure 28 - Public Realm Strategy Project: Chapel Wharf Document: Framework Masterplan Figure 29 - The Chapel Vaults Activation Strategy Document Number: M00281 Document size: A3 Landscape Figure 30 - Proposed Riverside Urban Gardens - Concept Sketch Figure 31 - Proposed Blackfriars Junction - Concept Sketch Figure 32 - Proposed Trinity Way Crossing - Concept Sketch Introduction

Role of the Chapel Wharf Status of the document Structure of the document

Framework This Draft version of the 1. Study Area And Study Context 3. Vision and objectives There is a positive story of potential but without a clear The overarching purpose of this • engaging with the needs and • promoting a vision for change Development Framework will This section sets the geography This section sets out the investment taking place across vision and strategy to guide Development Framework is to ambitions of local residents that can stimulate market be shared with a wide range of and wider spatial context for vision for the Chapel Wharf Chapel Wharf, with significant future development, the full establish a clear and businesses; action; local stakeholders and statutory the Chapel Wharf Development Development Framework, the levels of new development potential of the area and vision, supporting objectives • establishing the true • celebrating and respecting the consultees. Framework. alignment of the vision with happening at pace and scale. individual opportunities will and set of development development potential for area’s industrial and cultural the 15 Minute neighbourhood However, much of the realised not be realised. This potentially principles that will catalyse the areas of change; heritage;and Following a period of consultation, 2. Place and Features principles and a series of key development has come forward uncoordinated approach to delivery of transformational • mediating between a range • engendering a sense of feedback will be incorporated into A review of the existing physical Framework objectives. by landowners and developers neighbourhood and community change over the course of of landowner and other cooperation and coordination the Regeneration Strategy, which features across the study area on mostly a site by site basis, development could result the next 20 years, securing stakeholder interests to between different agents will be adopted by the City Council. as well as brief summary of the 4. Development Framework without a co-ordinated strategy in the loss of momentum, a range of economic, social realise coherent development; of change to deliver on the Once adopted, the Regeneration landuse and planning context. Building on the vision, the to connect and co-ordinate investment and strategic growth and environmental benefits. Framework’s spatial vision. Strategy will become a material Development Framework sets out development and place making. opportunities as well as creating The Framework will ensure planning consideration in the Potential development sites key considerations including; The Council is also engaged a place for people and of lasting that Chapel Wharf becomes assessment of future development and placemaking opportunity with a number of pre-planning sustainable quality. a successful and vibrant proposals coming forward across the areas are also identified in this • key responses to significant enquiries across a number of community that plays its role in Chapel Wharf area. chapter. infrastructure and sites in the area and as the The Chapel Wharf Development the ongoing transformation of neighbourhood development Greengate, New Bailey and Framework sets out a clear vision City Centre Salford. barriers; wider City Centre areas continue and deliverable strategy for the • the spatial development to grow and thrive, developer future of this area. framework plan; interest in the Chapel Wharf area • approach to landuse; is continuing to increase, with The framework will act as a tool • approach to scale & massing; new opportunities emerging. to promote the following aspects; • approach to movement; The Council recognises the • consider the appropriate • public realm strategy; and significance of Chapel Wharf’s policy, cultural and physical fit • Catalyst projects: Viaducts, for change; Chapel Street & Riverside.

6 7 The Study Area

The Chapel Wharf Development There are a number of recently N Framework study area covers completed developments delivered approximately 19ha and is bordered within the study area, which are by the River Irwell, Trinity Way, predominantly residential with some New Bailey Street and Blackfriars, mixed use elements, including LOCAL

illustrated on the adjacent plan. Blackfriars and Chapel Wharf. LOCAL

Blackfriars The study area is located within A number of new local infrastructure one of Salford’s most densely improvements are also planned developed regions of city and is for the area including the recently an area undergoing significant approved £28m Mayors Challenge development and regeneration. Fund for ‘active centres, corridors The area is currently home to a and neighbourhoods’ which mix of established commercial identifies Phase 1 improvements to and residential uses including the Chapel Street East. Lowry Hotel, offices, medium & high density residential developments, places of worship and some local Chapel convenience retail / cafe uses. Wharf

As well as an established number of uses located across Chapel Wharf, the area also has a number of historic assets and infrastructure networks. The four most significant infrastructure assets are Trinity Way, the Victorian railway arches, Chapel Street as a key route through the study area and the River Irwell. Figure 1 - Study Area Bounday © Crown Copyright and database rights 2020. Ordnance Survey 100019737

© 2021 Infoterra Ltd & Bluesky, Maxar Technologies, The Geoinformation Group Figure 2 - Study Area Bounday And Urban Context

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Study Context

Salford Growth Context The importance of holistic and newcomers alike. The Salford regeneration The City of Salford, and in Central partnership with ECF Key recent achievements include; • The brand-new riverside particular its portion of the demonstrates this clearly along Regeneration in Salford’s growth development at New Bailey Greater Manchester Regional Chapel Street, and in the New strategy has not only been • The £550 million MediaCityUK which includes hotels, Centre has experienced Bailey office district as does about delivering new homes, development at Salford Quays offices and restaurants and tremendous economic growth in the large scale of residential iconic buildings and employment • The £26 million Salford City residential accommodation the past 10 years. This trend is development delivered, on spaces, but it has also looked Stadium and future associated in close proximity to set to continue over the next two site and in the pipeline at to secure and deliver new development Manchester’s city centre. decades with Salford forecast to Greengate and Middlewood investments focused on strategic • The completion of Greengate experience the fastest percentage Locks with Renaker and infrastructure, improved local Square which borders the Building on Chapel Wharf’s assets growth in GM – increasing 46% Scarborough, respectively. The infrastructure for pedestrians study area which is set to be and intrinsic strengths will be with £3bn of additional GDV. formal adoption of the Crescent and cyclists, new and enhanced the catalyst for £400 million the context which drives the Salford City Council’s research Development Framework around areas of public realm, community in private sector investment regeneration of the area through shows an additional 40,000 new Salford University in April 2021 infrastructure and cultural • New innovative projects the Framework. The regeneration jobs and 40,000 new homes being now leaves the Chapel Wharf destinations. The scale and type like the Soapworks and The of this important neighbourhood added to the local economy neighbourhood the only part of of regeneration across the City Landing must be contextual, responding by 2040 – with a significant Salford’s City Centre not covered varies but builds upon its assets; • The revitalisation of key areas to the positive characteristics proportion of these being located by a strategic framework. Whilst from the ongoing transformation along Chapel Street and the of the area and working hard to in the strategic growth location the potential of growth in the in technological services at riverside corridors of the add value to them. Unlocking the of City Centre Salford. area is clear, without a clear Media City to diversifying Bridgewater Canal and the riverside, celebrating historic vision for the area’s future there Salford Crescent into a globally River Irwell, both of which assets, delivering improved The city’s approach of using is a risk that new development recognised destination. Across travel through Chapel Wharf public realm and city centre strategic master planning will proceed in a site-by-site the borough, there is a rich • The £650 million scheme to spaces as well as improving local to deliver new homes and uncoordinated manner that is a built heritage, with historic transform Pendleton which accessibility will all be important commercial floorspace has detriment to this vital part of the buildings being preserved and has 1,500 new homes built, elements of Chapel Wharf’s proven incredibly successful city. Therefore, this framework given new purpose. Combined 1,300 homes modernised and transformation, ensuring it will in fulfilling demand for new will ensure future change in with the investment into city 500 new jobs. benefit from holistic, enduring residents and businesses coming Chapel Wharf progresses in a parks, waterways and green regeneration. to Salford. This method ensures coherent way that is a benefit to spaces, more and more people are the creation of high quality the local neighbourhood and the choosing Salford as a place to Figure 3 - places for existing communities wider city region. live, work, invest and visit. Wider Areas Of Change And Growth

10 11 Place & Features 1912 Some community uses nestled amongst the gridiron. Baths, An Industrious Community Schools, Tennis Clubs, Pubs and Sacred Trinity Church

Around the late 19th century, Chapel Wharf was a heavily theatre, Tennis Club, police station and swimming baths. Sacred industrialised area, characterised by large manufacturing plants Trinity Church was also located along Blackfriars and hosted a local located predominantly along the Riverside. Almost all turned their market (Trinity Market) to the north of the Church. back to the river and built up its riverbank. Access to the river between the saw mills, printworks and finishing works was limited, Blackfriar’s Street / Road had tramlines running between Victoria 1912 with only Brown Street and Clowes Street providing direct links. The Station and north towards Bury. Blooms Street and Bury Street A industrial blend of River Irwell has never been a place embraced here, likely due to the provided direct links to the Northwest, linking the densely packed Iron Works, a Brewery, Engineering Works, contaminated water conditions, but as the area diversifies there is terraced streets with larger employment sites within Chapel Wharf. Printing & Finishing an opportunity to embrace the Irwell. works surrounded by terraced streets. Salford Central Station opened in 1838 and was the terminus for the Manchester and Bolton Railway until it expanded in 1843 to Manchester Victoria Railway Station. This expansion saw the introduction of the imposing viaduct archways carrying. It was reported in the Manchester Guardian 1843 that no less than 57 arches (comprising all the viaduct arches and the railway bridges) lay between New Bailey Street and Ducie (Victoria Station). Many small building plots sat against the southern edge of the viaduct, most likely using the space under the arches for storage.

North of the viaducts, the most significant industrial Ironworks and Gasworks were located during the early 1900’s. The Gasworks, Cook Street Brewery and Salford Iron Works occupied the current location between Bloom Street and 1938 1912 Bury Street. Many domestic Blackfriars Road was home to the and smaller scaled majority of community buildings also 1950 1938 1938 facilities and included a school, abutted the railway viaduct, making use of the arch spaces 1950 1950 1930’S underneath. Figure 4 - Study Area’s Historic Structure Circa 1900’S

14 15 An Industrious Community

Historic remnants remain across the study area, albeit in isolated pockets. Development phases implemented over time, including the introduction of Trinity Way have seen large areas of densely arranged terraced streets and larger industrial sites cleared for development.

The area of greatest urban density and intensity is located along the River Irwell with limited access to the river front and a scale and massing which imposes the local street network. This area consists of more monolithic blocks, usually with an underground / ground level car park or inactive frontage.

Th urban grain begins to become less intensive as you move towards Trinity Way. There are areas within the core of the study area where surface car parking dominates. The Grade II listed Cook Street Brewery, an impressive circa 8 storey building with chimney stack is an important local focal point in terms of views. The Chimney stack can be seen from various points across the study area and future development should look to frame and preserve approach views to aid with legibility. N

The areas of intact historic buildings create an attractive townscape and contribute to the sense of place. Narrow streets, consistent materiality and facade detailing create a coherent and attractive townscape, albeit disjointed and separated due to clearance and redevelopment. New development should look to respond to the existing grain across the area and seek to repair and reinstate. There is an opportunity to introduce some of the finer details and scale seen within our historic buildings, with openings and façades punctuated in a way which is human scaled.

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16 17 Character Areas

Chapel Wharf can be broadly characterised into six broad character areas based on their location and the type and uses found across the area. A visual selection of images over the following illustrates the features described below. The character areas are identified as; • High intensity development - these areas are defined by monolith blocks, comprised of tall buildings which sit within close proximity to adjacent buildings / blocks. The street environment feels particularly enclosed and overshadowed.

• Medium intensity development - comprised of predominantly more recent residential development, with blocks arranged in a linear or perimeter block form, allowing more light and views to the street. The scale and massing in these areas less intensive and responds to their immediate context more sensitively.

• Low intensity development - these areas sit at the core of the study area and sit north and south of the viaduct. They are N characterised by lager format, low rise box retail / business space units or surface car parking.

• Intact historic fabric - discreet areas of historic fabric which survived various phases of development clearance. Attractive Victorian development, characterised by human scaled height, ornate facade detailing and a largely consistent material palette.

• Viaduct infrastructure - the Victorian viaduct which traverses the study area is in itself a character area, as the open arches and views of the structure create void spaces below through the various arches as well as opportunities to pass under the bridge along Chapel Street.

• Irwell Riverside - the areas where there is currently opportunities to access the riverside through publicly accessible spaces. Figure 6 - Existing neighbourhood character areas © Crown Copyright and database rights 2020. Ordnance Survey 100019737

18 19 Character Areas (continued)

Viaduct Infrastructure High Intensity Development Medium Intensity Development Irwell Riverside Low Intensity Development Intact Historic Fabric

20 21 Space to? Sense Of Place Front door? Evolution Cars The urban design structure of Chapel Wharf is set out in the plan come adjacent. There are a number of features and characteristics of the Splendour area which provide design cues and influences which should be first considered when future development is brought forward. Some of Left behind? these features help to drive a sense of place and character.

The river crossings provide gateway points into the area from Manchester and offer views along the river corridor as well as some views into the centre of the study area.

The Chapel Street junction with Blackfriars Street and Sacred Trinity Welcome? Church creates a sense of significance / arrival. New Bailey Street Souless Happened upon and Salford Station are also important arrival points. The low rail Yes bridge and the decorate iron castings create an interesting and links distinctive environment. N Yes

Building frontages across the area sit close to the back of kerb Yes Scale providing enclosure and definition to the street section and which car corridors encourages you to continue to move along.

Clusterings of taller buildings or point buildings at visually Too prominent locations help to establish a sense of arrival or passing People through a gateway. Future development could look to working with organised? Do these gateways to draw people and activity into the heart of Chapel potential Wharf. more!

City Figure 7 - Urban Design Characteristics © Crown Copyright and database rights 2020. Ordnance Survey 100019737 Centre? Under passes!

22 23 Movement Baseline

Walking and cycling Infrastructure Improvements

Chapel Wharf sits at the heart of Salford Council’s ambitious active travel plans and projects are already underway to improve accessibility across the study area, focusing on promoting and improving the experience for walking and cycling journeys.

The most prominent of these is its “City Centre Salford – Active Centres, Corridors & Neighbourhood Projects” contribution to the Greater Manchester Mayor’s Cycling and Walking Challenge Fund. This set of 8 projects, which will entail the Salford City Centre Bee Network, seeks to better connect neighbourhoods, and reduce reliance on car usage. This will be achieved through the creation of an integrated network of walking and cycling connections on both quiet streets, off road routes (like the Irwell River Park) and major traffic corridors. There is a strategic need for such a network in this area to fully connect in to the key transport hub in the area of Salford Central Legend Funded Projects Station – that is going to see a further 3 platforms added by 2024. MCF Requiring Funding Irwell River Park Manchester City Centre Connections The Chapel Street East walking and cycling corridor scheme passes Study Area directly through the centre of Chapel Wharf and will greatly enhance © Crown Copyright and database rights 2020. Ordnance Survey 100019737 the areas accessibility for those pedestrians and cyclists. In addition Figure 8 - Active Travel And Proposed Routes N to this there are three other routes that border the study area: Cycle lane measures have recently been the Bee Network routes passing down Bloom St, New Bailey St and implemented on Blackfriar’s Street. These through New Bailey, the Broughton / Blackfriars Road cycleway and and other planned measures begin to reduce Irwell River Park. Also, of direct relevance to Chapel Wharf are the car dominance in the area and provide a projects to reduce the severance created by the inner ring road in starting point for the framework build upon. which is being addressed by walking and cycling improvements from Improved walking routes which are spacious the Chapel Street – Trinity Way junction down to Irwell Street. These and safe to use should ultimately sit combined infrastructure improvements will greatly enhance the alongside cycle infrastructure to create an quality of pedestrian and cycle connections to and across the study inclusive and balanced network of walking Figure 9 - Wider Active Travel Network area. and cycling infrastructure.

24 25 Movement Baseline

Cycle and pedestrian accessibility Public Transport Vehicle movement function Place function

Legend Bus Routes High quality bus corridor Bus Stops Proposed Bus Gates Train Station Transport hub Study Area

© Crown Copyright and © Crown Copyright and database rights 2020. Ordnance © Crown Copyright and database rights 2020. Ordnance Survey 100019737 database rights 2020. Ordnance Survey 100019737 Survey 100019737 Legend Legend Legend Movement Place m3 - regional significance p3 - regional significance Walking network m2 p2 Cycle & walking network © Crown Copyright and m1 - local significance p1 - local significance Figure 10 - Cycle & Pedestrian Accessibility Irwell River Park Figure 11 - Public Transport database rights 2020. Ordnance Figure 12 - Vehicle Network Figure 13 - Place Function Of Existing Streets Study Area Study Area Manchester City Centre Connections Survey 100019737 Streets have a wide range of functions, varying from those with very high volumes and Streets play an important role in creating places. As with the movement function there is Study Area Contains Department for Transport Data mixes of vehicular and pedestrian traffic, to those that are for local access only. Regardless a range of importance regarding the significance of streets and how they contribute to Figure 10 shows the existing public walking and cycling networks in Chapel Wharf. The Chapel Street, New Bailey Street, and Blackfriars are streets which service the local bus of mode there is a shared objective by users: quick, safe journeys that experience minimal ‘place’. This is related to the level of activity in an area and the significance of the place cycle network is a combination of segregated routes on busier roads or as quieter streets routes in the area. These are important for access and connections to Salford Central Station disruption. Figure 12 highlights the significance of streets within the study area, with on a local or regional level. Streets with cultural or historical assets score highly in terms and in most cases there are pedestrian facilities on either side of the street. The plan which acts as a travel hub for the area. Blackfriars Street is one way in the northbound streets scored from 1- 3. Streets scoring 1 (m1) are those that have local significance and of place, as do transport hubs, because these destinations attract large numbers of people highlights the lack of cycle infrastructure at the key junctions on Chapel Street. The levels of direction from Parsonage to Chapel Street and there are proposed bus gates on New Bailey low traffic volumes while streets scoring 3 (m3) are those with high traffic volumes and on a more frequent basis. Local retail, as places, take their score from the type of shops pedestrian connectivity to the south of Chapel Street are reasonable but with limited direct Street and Chapel Street (east of Victoria Bridge) that aim to improve the reliability of bus a regional significance. Some streets with a high score (m3) support the movement of present, varying from local convenience shops or retail offers that people would travel access to the riverside. The DEVA Business Park to the nroth of Chapel Street is an area services. Figure 11 shows the bus routes and where stops are located with 640m of the study various modes of travel and at greater volumes, including pedestrians, cyclists, bus and greater distances to reach. Figure 13 clasifies streets within the study area based on this which restricts north - south pedestrian and cycle movement, forcing cyclists along Bloom area, 640m is the maximum walk distance to a bus stop that TfGM use for calculating public vehicles. Higher scoring streets also have a greater impact on the the wider network and key rationale, scroing from 1- 3 in terms of place. Streets scoring 1 (P1) are those that have local Street and Blackfriars Street. transport accessibility. movement corridors. Lower scoring streets have a lesser impact upon the network and carry significance, like residential streets with fewer people making trips along, to those scoring low numbers of vehicles and traffic. 3 (P3) that have significance on a study wide / city wide level and experiece more outside visits and patronage due to the uses found along them. 26 27 Land Ownership And Planning Pipeline

Land Ownership N Planning Pipeline N

The majority of land is held within private ownership across the There is a continued focus for growth in the context of Greater study area. Salford City Council (SCC) have modest ownership within Manchester, which is encouraging dense development, but with an the study area, focused along Chapel Street along with ownership emphasis on ensuring that supporting infrastructure and public along the western extents of Trinity Way. The network of strategic spaces are integrated. Chapel Wharf sits between two major growth and local streets fall under SCC assets adoption and are under main- areas within Salford which are realising the density of development; tenance by the Council. Delivery of future proposals within Chapel Greengate to the north east and New Bailey to the southwest. The Wharf will be dependent on collaboration and contributions from Renaissance Hotel Masterplan, bordering Deansgate and Blackfriars development proposals and funding sources. Street is planned for the redevelopment of the former Ramada Complex. Development is also planned adjacent and across the

Market Summary River Irwell through the St. Marys Parsonage SRF. Several planning applications are proposed within the study area. Refer to Savills Planning Policy Baseline Review for more details. The following is a summary review of the market within Chapel Wharf. Connectivity is also an important planning consideration with a • Chapel Wharf is a predominantly mixed use area with successful push for increased connections through the area, and from the area schemes in all sectors of other key points in Salford and Manchester by foot, cycle and • The local residential demographic is predominately rental hub, public transport. with educated young people privately renting in urban, high density neighbourhoods There is a focus on making better • Chapel Wharf is functionally part of the wider Manchester City use of existing assets. Particularly Centre office market,with New Bailey and Embankment examples the river and heritage (arches). of successful development There is acceptance that a wide • The Hotel market is well covered in this part of Salford and whilst range of uses should be considered there are plans for new developments within the study area this to form a mixed use, high density is limited to one small serviced apartment scheme area. Ensuring that the vision • The retail and leisure markets are under provided for and this for the area complements other provides a significant opportunity to respond to residential initiatives in both Salford and growth. Figure 14 - Land Ownership Manchester. © Crown Copyright and database rights 2020. Ordnance Survey 100019737 © Crown Copyright and database rights 2020. Ordnance Survey 100019737 Figure 15 - Development Pipeline For a more detailed review please refer to Savills Market Report November 2020 for more detail.

28 29 Public Realm Audit

Types And Quality Of Streets

• Many streets suffer from high levels of enclosure but a lack of ground floor animation (from ground floor active uses) or high quality public realm (for example Dearmans Place) • Some streets (Booth Street, John Street) have a mix of intact historic buildings and some recent development and have an N appealing and interesting character • Bloom Street has received public realm investment with the introduction of rain gardens, street trees, outdoor seating and high quality paving as well as narrowing the vehicular carriageway - a successful and well delivered proposal which complements the historic character of the fronting buildings • Many streets are dominated by on-street car parking • The mix of paving materials around the Lowry Hotel creates an illegible route for walking and cycling, and the lack of planting emphasises the scale of the imposing adjacent buildings along the relatively narrow street • Chapel Street as an environment is dominated by vehicular traffic and the spaces on both sides are poor quality and inactive. Chapel Street has currently has emergency active travel bike lanes implemented and plans in development as part of the Mayors Challenge Fund (Chapel Street East phases 1 and 2) • Trinity Way is a major inner ring road with limited opportunities for pedestrian links to nearby residential neighbourhoods • Bridge St, Blackfriars St, Bridge St. & Trinity Bridge provide crossing links across the River Irwell.

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30 31 Public Realm Audit (cont.)

Types And Quality Of Spaces

• There are few open spaces of scale within the study area.

• Spaces are comprised of hard materials, predominantly paving Parked cars Poor quality Vegetation used Blank & Wide corner radi Railing and signage dominating surface to fill gaps imposing encroaching on cluttering streetscape and some street furniture and many have few tree planting. street treatment facade public realm • The Trinity Bridge space is framed by the Lowry Hotel and provides an opportunity to access the river side. This space links Blackfriars St with Bridge Street and has been upgraded where new development is being delivered. The engineered river wall offers limited biodiversity value or interaction with the river itself. The current form of the space, which has raised planters, arranged seating and a general lack of clear use creates a poor quality urban space which has the potential to become a unique dwell space within the city. View along north along Bury Street towards Trinity Way View of the Blackfriars Chapel Street junction • The 1635 Sacred Trinity Church sits within a historic Trinity Market Square within the Flat Iron Conservation Area. The area has an attractive townscape character, expressed through the Gothic Wide vehicular Unanimated carriageway Narrow ground floor Architecture of the Church and the surrounding combination of footpath attractive historic low walls, ornate railings, established trees No visual interest along street Parked cars Uninviting surface Poor quality and cobbled street along the viaduct. dominating street treatment pavement • Some tree planting has been delivered in the study area albeit in a disjointed way. Some small pocket spaces exist with unusable pieces of planting / hard materials. • Some high quality, internal courtyard spaces have been delivered as part of new development, many of which are private. • Surrounding spaces which the future regeneration strategy could respond to include St. Stephen’s Gardens, a proposed new public View along Dearmans Place towards Trinity Bridge View along John Street looking towards apartment buildings plaza to the south of Trinity Bridge (as outlined in the St. Mary’s Parsonage SRF) and the urban space which sits along the River Irwell and west of Cathedral Approach.

32 33 c.

Potential Opportunity Sites

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11. The Framework identifies a number of potential future development Potential opportunity sites beyond study boundary which will

opportunity sites. Opportunity sites are defined as areas which influence future development within Chapel Wharf 10. have potential for full re-development or partial re-development. e. This also includes potential re-configuration of existing building a). Reich Insurance site – 197 – 203 Chapel Street 9. 12. footprints and internal layouts. Although predominantly focused on (Pre-application discussions are currently underway) d. 16. built form interventions, opportunities can also include public realm b). Stay Inn Hotel Site (early discussions – aspirations for major interventions that could host commercial uses. development) 8. 15. c). Renault Garage site - no current plans for re-development but 14.

1. Bloom Street Car Park occupies a prominent gateway location along Trinity Way and 16. 7. 2. Corner of Chapel Street / New Bailey Street into the study area via Blackfriars Road 13. 6. 3. Spaw Street Car Park and Viaduct Arches d). Former offices along Chapel Street 4. Delphian House & Cloister House (Pre-application discussions are currently underway) 1. 5. HMRC Building and service areas e). Salford City Council commissioned study to explore future uses 6. Land between Barlows Croft and Booths Street and activation of archways onto public space. 5. 7. Land between Chapel Street & Railway Viaducts 2. 16. 8. Deva City Office Park a. 3. 9. !Audacious Church and surface car park N 10. Land between Bury Street and Trinity Way and Bury Street

11. Manchester Real Tennis Club Car Park 4. 12. Land between Cross Street and Railway Viaduct 13. Travel Lodge and associated car parking 14. BT Exchange 15. Car parking areas and curtilage associated with City Heights / Premier Inn building 16. Chapel Street viaduct arches © Crown Copyright and database rights 2020. Ordnance Survey 100019737 Figure 17 - Key Development Opportunity Sites

34 35 Emerging Opportunities

Based on our understanding and review of the potential redevelopment opportunity sites identified above, a number of spatial opportunities emerge as a result. The 1. 10. adjacent plan sets these out as broad themes, which will be explored in greater detail as the framework is developed. The spatial opportunities identified below will form the basis of a spatial strategy plan. 2. 3. 6. 1. Establish new pedestrian prioritised crossing point(s) across Trinity Way linking 6. 5. to existing residential communities; 2. Create new positive arrival points to Chapel Wharf through public realm N 4. improvements / development interventions; 3. 6. 5. 3. Identify opportunities for coordinated and holistic development to come forward suitable for a city centre / 15 minute neighbourhood; 5. 4. Create a vibrant, mixed use new environment focused along the railway viaduct 2. 5. arches; 5. Improve the quality of Chapel Street and the ‘threshold’ points along it (key junctions, bridge underpasses, points where it links north to south); 6. Establish a network high quality urban spaces with a range of uses and that 7. respond to their riverside or historic setting; 5. 7. Re-wild and enhance the riverside environment; 6. 8. Work with existing heritage assets in the area to improve their setting and open 2. up / preserve views to them; and 2. 9. Create an accessible link along the River Irwell.

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Figure 18 - © Crown Copyright and database rights 2020. Ordnance Survey 100019737 Emerging Opportunities

36 37 Vision & Objectives The 15 Minute Neighbourhood

This Framework sets the foundations for Chapel Wharf to apply the The existing assets and physical location of Chapel Wharf, as well A City Region Riverside Foster A Virtuous Circle Of Community Life 15 minute Neighbourhood principles within Salford City Centre. The as its ability to draw on the major retail, cultural and commercial The Irwell is a key part of Salford’s Address gaps in the area’s offer to ensure life’s C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, a group of 96 major cities environments around it, mean it is perfectly placed to meet these contribution to the City Region. The daily needs can be met within or close to Chapel around the world, defines the core principles of a 15-minute city as principles. access to the riverside in Chapel Wharf Wharf whilst increased density sustains a growing somewhere that: offers potential for Salford to be the main range of uses. From schools and healthcare to Public Cycling Walking • Residents of every neighbourhood have easy access to goods and transport riverside location within the City, building culture and retail, a harmonious balance where services, particularly groceries, fresh food and healthcare. on the investment to date and promoting residents, workers and visitors enjoy and sustains Water Management • Every neighbourhood has a variety of housing types, of different Housing for all the river edge as a key public space for the a mix of services. No longer a series of gated Energy production & sizes and levels of affordability, to accommodate many types of conscumption Flexible accommodation neighbourhood of Chapel Wharf and as a developments but rather a true living and working households and enable more people to live closer to where they key attractor for visitors from across the community. Buildings Safe neighbourhoods MOVEMENT work. wider city region.

SUSTAINABLE Higher but comfortable density • Residents of every neighbourhood are able to breathe clean WELCOME HOME Overcoming Isolation With Comfortable Links Variety of air, free of harmful air pollutants, there are green spaces for Create safer, pedestrian & cycle crossings and work space Reclaiming Urban Infrastructure everyone to enjoy. CHAPEL WHARF No longer simply a route to somewhere but establish more pedestrian & cycle prioritised Education THE HEART OF A NEW Food • More people can work close to home or remotely, thanks to the & learning TYPE OF CITY an opportunity to shift the threshold of routes. This will tackle the severance caused SKILLS & EMPLOYMENT presence of smaller-scale offices, retail and hospitality, and co- Shared Health & care arrival and rethinking key arterial routes by Trinity Way and allow existing residential workspaces BASIC working spaces. NECESSITIES as a place for people rather than traffic; areas to the north and west to directly connect Grocery & Delivery reclaiming valuable space in a central to Chapel Wharf. Cross braced streets that cross The underlying principle that under pins this 15 minute Commercial urban location. In this way a new sense of Trinity Way, the railway arches and the river will COMMUNITY OPEN SPACE neighbourhood concept to Chapel Wharf is to ensure that it makes REALM place can be established, centred around allow people and the flow of activity to cross into Community & Parks, Parklets, Green space the most of it’s land availability, encourages living at a comfortable social space Sacred Trinity Church and Chapel Street Chapel Wharf. Chapel Wharf also has a key role Community gardens, food resilience & grow spaces scale and density, provides a variety of open spaces as well as safe, Food & drink and the crossing of these routes. in connecting with the Innovation and Knowledge Events Playgrounds & exercise spaces legible and sustainable links to surrounding social infrastructure. Civic and spill Cluster around the University – connecting skills out space Chapel Wharf will become the heart of a new type of City. and innovation with business and commercial Figure 19 - 15 minute neighbourhood concept diagram opportunity.

40 41 Our Vision

A place that invites you to.. The heart

Enjoy exploring of Central Live sustainably, characterful within easy reach buildings and of all the city has re-invented railway Salford: to offer in terms of arches full of jobs, culture, leisure distinctive uses and The other side and shopping; local life; of the City.

Move comfortably A central neighbourhood offering through people Discover a natural friendly routes or edge through secret an alternative urban experience. An just spend time in gardens, growing attractive community spaces, green authentic place that feeds the mind, spaces & family play streets, and riverside streets. walks; body and soul.

42 43 Objectives

1. 3. 6. 8. Railway arches that are busy, vibrant, diverse and more A neighbourhood that manages its environmental impact An animated and activated ground plane A type of development that reflects human scale and attention accessible; places in their own right Chapel Wharf will consciously seek to manage it’s impact on the We want to activate the ground floor or street level experience to details The railway arches which traverse Chapel Wharf can be such environment, through water management, air quality management, as far as possible. This can be through a combination of active Along with animating the ground plane, the Framework will ensure an important and distinctive asset to the neighbourhood. The carbon efficiency in buildings and modes of travel. ground floor uses, front doors onto streets, more visually permeable that attention to detail on buildings which meet the public realm Framework will look to re-position these arch spaces as meaningful ground floor uses and more eyes on street. Increasing the amount of is considered. The Framework will encourage those to consider the and activated spaces which link the neighbourhood together as 4. activity in the right locations will not only draw people into the area finer design details on the ground plane, which help to break up well as establishing an exciting, bustling and evolving cultural An accessible, high quality riverside environment but it will also improve the sense of safety and passive surveillance. the scale and massing of larger development blocks and reflect the destination. Making the most of the opportunity for Chapel Wharf to offer a City details and intricacies of the Victorian and Georgian architecture. wide urban waterfront destination which offers opportunities to 7. 2. dwell, relax, appreciate local nature and take some respite from the A more diverse mix of modern, high quality homes 9. Creating accessible open spaces, of a scale, that provide balance hustle and bustle of urban living. Town centre living and all it has to offer should not be solely An adaptive and advanced neighbourhood and relief from the urban intensity of the area and support dependent upon apartment accommodation. Apartments form part of Introducing opportunities for technology to help improve the quality community life 5. an important mix of residential accommodation and the Framework of life of those who live and work in Chapel Wharf. Consideration to Chapel Wharf has already experienced a significant amount of Comfortable and balanced streets that create an accessible and seeks to promote a sustainable mix of homes to the city centre. A integrating superfast broadband; WiFi connectivity across the public development and investment over the course of the past decade. The connected urban environment mixed density, variety of family homes, which offer flexibility and realm, realtime data access to local information such as bus times, area has gone through transformational change in density and scale. The street network across Chapel Wharf will be equally responsible durability for those choosing Chapel Wharf as their home. air pollution levels; a Chapel Wharf App able to access the latest Looking forward, this framework does support new development at for accommodating opportunities to dwell, relax and support information on events, offers, waiting times, GP availability. density but crucially it recognises the important of high quality, community life. They will also ensure that residents can access accessible and well designed spaces to accommodate the demands surrounding amenities and uses in a sustainable way as well as of modern city living and to support opportunities to dwell allowing visitors and those who are passing through to do so safely, comfortably and interact as a community. comfortably and using sustainable modes of transport.

44 45 Choice Of Homes Social Spaces - Community Hangouts Objectives

10. 12. Spaces Discovered A stronger sense of arrival A diversified working neighbourhood Announce, define and celebrate the point at which you arrive into The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed our working Chapel Wharf. The Framework will look to establish clear gateway patterns and has asked more of our ability to work from home as points and arrival thresholds. A combination of enhanced existing as well as reconsidering the type and location of employment in the well as new arrival points will help draw people to the area as well future. Chapel Wharf should support flexible and adaptable work as provide a wider sense of connectedness and accessibility to the spaces which support a range of local and international businesses. surrounding City context. Work spaces can also begin to be considered in the less traditional manner, offering multi-functional workspace, start-up spaces, makers 11. spaces as well as larger commercial space in certain locations. Protecting heritage assets Chapel Street is blessed with some beautiful individual historic 13. buildings as well as intact areas of townscape character and quality. Meeting the needs of a thriving community Comfortable The Framework will promote an enhanced setting and development As well as improving access to existing community assets response to important listed buildings, responding to important both within and beyond Chapel Wharf, the evolution of this Activated Waterside views and setting. neighbourhood should respond to the needs of a thriving and diverse community. Identifying opportunity areas to introduce the community infrastructure as well as encouraging the private sector to respond to community demand to support the principles of the 15 minute neighbourhood.

Family Friendly Mixed Use

46 47 Development Framework Key Responses

Existing infrastructure is a dominant Trinity Way The Riverside feature of Chapel Wharf. It impacts upon the The issues: The issues: quality of the environment and the ability • Vehicle dominated carriageway with little space • A hidden riverside in parts, with a number of to seamlessly integrate with surrounding for pedestrians or cyclists perpendicular streets which do not link to the Trinity Way parts of the City. • An intimidating environment, which creates riverside and provide more frequent opportunities Trinity Way

severance to communities north and west of Viaducts to access In order to successfully deliver the Viaducts Chapel Wharf • An unanimated riverside space with a dated and objectives outlined above and to provide • Severance further exacerbated with crossing rigid layout and design which does not maximise a foundation for the principles of Chapel opportunities which do not connect with local the opportunity River Irwell Wharf’s 15 minute neighbourhood, then River Irwell desire lines. • A diverted riverside experience due to lengths of these infrastructure barriers must be the river corridor enclosed by building lines and overcome. We have identified four key basement retaining walls. areas of focus that the Framework seeks to address. These are; The opportunities: The opportunities: • Create a multi-modal corridor, with improved • Create a more accessible riverside environment • Trinity Way pedestrian & cycle provision along the corridor. which has a stronger sense of connection with Trinity Way Chapel Street by opening up perpendicular streets • The Railway Viaducts Trinity Way Opportunities to utilise adjacent lower order • Chapel Street Corridor streets which run parallel to Trinity Way • Re-wild and replenish the riverside encouraging Viaducts

• River Irwell Riverside Viaducts • Introduce a new crossing point that reinforces more wildlife into the city centre desire lines and creates a pedestrian prioritised, • Create more opportunities to dwell, observe and By considering the potential place-led direct crossing benefit from the riverside setting through a unique

design approaches to these key areas of • Improve the environmental qualities of the River Irwell public realm

River Irwell focus and unlocking their full potential, corridor by exploring opportunities for acoustic • Improve the quality and function of existing spaces the Framework can help deliver on it’s screening, SUDs, Tree planting and higher quality along the river and find opportunities to uncover objectives. public realm at crossings. new ones.

50 51 Key Responses

Chapel Street The Viaducts The issues: The issues: • A road that passes through instead of inviting • Some of the most interesting and dynamic arch visitors to arrive spaces under the viaducts are currently given over Trinity Way Trinity Way • A road which currently prioritises vehicle to car parking spaces

Viaducts movement, designed for the car & bus, with • A lot of the archways adjacent to Salford Central are Viaducts pedestrian and cycle needs secondary not open to public access and as a result remain • A linear route which has little opportunities to hidden and undiscovered cross and encourage more informal movement • Although some uses currently exist within other

River Irwell River Irwell through the area. areas of the arch network along Chapel Street, some • A disjointed and disconnected public realm with remain underutilised, derelict or closed up which low levels of ground floor activity and animation. intensifies the sense of severance.

The opportunities: The opportunities: • Open the arches up to more public uses, allowing • Establish Chapel Street as a multi-functional the interesting network of spaces to drive the sense street which reads as part of a connected public of character and place, forming a new distinctive Trinity Way realm allowing for more crossing opportunities Trinity Way character for Chapel Wharf and unique to Salford • Treat sections of Chapel Street as a piece of Viaducts Viaducts • Explore opportunities to open both sides of the public realm or civic space, which vehicles have arches to dual facing uses, shared spaces or new to pass through. This will give greater priority to cut throughs and links across the area pedestrians and encourage a greater connection • Encourage a mix of uses within the arches, allowing between uses on either side of the street. people to experience a characterful piece of River Irwell River Irwell historic infrastructure through a variety of uses and activities.

52 53 Development Framework

1. 1. Garden Lane enhanced and extended towards the west of the 10. Re-activated south facing arches with shared operational / Bury Street service space to rear 2. Upgrades to existing junction to create a direct and 11. New arrival space to the south of Salford Central Station and 2. 4. comfortable pedestrian crossing to adjacent residential across New Bailey Street, providing improved access between 3. 12. 19. 14. communities one New Bailey and the revitalised arches 6. 3. Potential multi-functional linear public space to include SUDs, 12. Introducing pocket spaces and enhanced parking areas along 13. 15. residential play space and urban grow spaces local links 7. 5. 4. Establishing a new meandering pedestrian route along re- 13. Reconfigured Chapel St & Blackfriars Street junction to improve 6. 9. animated arches from Blackfriars Road pedestrian crossing and tighten up vehicle carriageway and 8. N

5. A new urban spill out space for re-activiated dual fronted junction 16. 18. arches and providing an improved setting to celebrate the Cook 14. Potential pedestrian & cycle link off Chapel Street and Street Brewery providing a dedicated link towards Sacred Trinity Church 6. Introduction of animation programmes under opened arches 15. Reconfiguration of Premier Inn car park to open up a route and 10. (lightworks, audioworks, art installations and pop-ups) views to the riverside and create a new riverside dwell space 7. Activation of arches facing north to create a new pedestrian 16. Redevelopment of the Travelodge, creating a new gateway 12. link with uses within archways and spill out space. Opportunity building, which is setback and orientated to create a small 17. to activate the southern space with meanwhile uses and riverside pocket space 11. activity and establish as a high quality civic space for arch 17. Reconfigured Trinity Bridge space designed to accommodate activities to spill onto a range of functions as well as being more functional and 19. 8. Dual fronted archways with uses addressing northern and versatile southern aspects 18. Environmental improvements along Trinity Way, improving 9. Extended public realm treatment along section of Chapel Street the visual appearance of the highway through urban greening carriageway to create stronger visual connection and improved -SUDs, wildlflower planting, tree planting and visual screening. pedestrian environment. Opportunity to reduce carriageway 19. The introduction of a softer rivers edge with habitat creation © Crown Copyright and database rights 2020. Ordnance Survey 100019737 Figure 20 - Strategic Development Framework widths and introduce traffic calming and planting.

54 55 ‘Targeted Intensification’ Movement

Supporting A Mix Of Uses Public transport

Cycling

Walking

The principles of the 15 Minute Neighbourhood are applied to Chapel Sustainable Welcome Home Wharf. Reinventing, diversifying, enhancing,

connecting and animating the area Housing for all through a combination of a mix of uses, Water Management development potential, a co-ordinated Flexible accommodation public realm and movement network. Energy production & consumption Safe neighbourhoods Buildings Chapel Wharf is a place already in transit Comfortable density and has seen significant development already delivered. This framework is seeking Basic Necessities to ‘fill the gaps’ and provide those ‘missing Skills & Employment links’ through targeted intensification in key areas. The success of the strategy Variety of work space in delivering our underpinning principles Food will depend upon how we connect to areas Education & learning within and around the neighbourhood. Health & care Chapel Wharf is the missing piece which Shared workspaces connects two growing cities both together Grocery & Delivery and with its riverside; a part of the city offering an alternative urban experience which draws you in and encourages you through. Open Space Community Realm

Parks, Parklets, Green Commercial space

Community & Community gardens, food social space resilience & grow spaces Food & drink Playgrounds & exercise spaces Events

Figure 21 - Chapel Wharf’s 15 Minute Civic and spill out space Neighbourhood Opportunities

56 57 Illustrative Masterplan Landuse

The approach to landuse is centred around a number of Mixed use development: areas where development is mainly opportunities and influences including; characterised by a mix of other uses as well as residential • the re-activation of the viaduct arches bringing these under development. These areas can include office accommodation, utilised assets into a variety of uses; cultural uses, retail and leisure which are integrated with • responding to the development of New Bailey, supporting and residential elements. These are typically mixed-use blocks with capitalizing upon the success of this now established office led a variety of non-residential uses across lower floors and with quarter; residential development above. • identifying opportunities of the re-purposing and development of existing buildings across the Framework; and Office led development: focused mainly around New Bailey • delivering a mix of residential typologies to support a diverse these areas will accommodate a variety of office accommodation. community and which provide an additional offer to development Some ground floor convenience retail, leisure or hotel uses in Greengate and Salford Central. could be located here to support the existing and future office accommodation. There are also some opportunities for residential The Framework landuse strategy identifies a number of landuse development in these areas if demand supports their delivery. areas which comprise of; Cultural and Leisure: the cultural and leisure heart of the Residential led development: a variety of medium and high- Framework is focused along and through the viaduct arches density residential development opportunities across the framework. creating a distinctive character area which extends from Salford The focus of residential development is north of the Viaducts and Central Station to Blackfriar’s Road. The ambition for this area is combines with areas of mixed-use development. In terms of new to accommodate a host of leisure and culture-based offers, ranging residential development the DEVA Business Park and !Audacious from independent food and drink enterprises; live music, arts & Church sites provide an opportunity to create a vibrant, family crafts and exhibition spaces; entrepreneurial start up and business focused residential core north of the viaducts which helps integrate spaces; makers markets and Brewery spaces. with existing neighbourhoods across Trinity Way. The current Travel Lodge site could be realised as a higher density residential Hotel accommodation: The Lowry Hotel and Premier Inn Hotel development providing views onto the riverside and towards continue to offer a variety of hotel choice in the area. There may Manchester. Elements of ground floor commercial or other non- be longer term opportunities for hotel accommodation along the residential uses are located within residential led development to riverside as part of a potential coversion of part of the BT Exchange support local residents and to create a blend of ground floor uses building, subject to the closure of the buildings current use & and activity. function. Figure 22 - Illustrative Masterplan

58 59 In addition to the broad landuse areas Unlocking development potential of established buildings site could be an area of change. There may be potential to open up Reinforcing a distinctive office highlighted above, there are some specific There are a number of large-scale existing buildings within the routes down to the riverside alongside the partial retention of the quarter at Browncross Street uses identified within the Framework Framework, which over the course of the Framework’s vision may buildings. If future redevelopment or refurbishment became viable, This part of Chapel Wharf has including; offer new opportunities for reconfiguration or redevelopment, the Framework supports future residential and hotel uses on this had a long history of successful depending upon future demand. The Framework sets out a potential site, complementing recent developments by the Select Group and commercial uses with many of 1. Potential for future integration of approach to the most significant buildings including 73 Yorkshire Renaissance Hotel (Treehouse Hotel, the first outside of London). the existing buildings still in residential, light retail and hotel Street, Dial House, Premier Inn and Cloister House. office use today. In particular development with the !Audacious Church The Premier Inn site (Ref C on the adjacent plan) is extremely Baskerville House has only providing opportunities for ground floor 73 Yorkshire Street is an imposing 9 storey office building that is complex due to its fragmented ownership and the hotel being in a recently been refurbished to activity and an animated link through the currently occupied by HMRC (Ref A on the adjacent plan), although leasehold offer. In the short to medium term the Framework supports accommodate online retailer site at the time of writing it is understood they are re-locating to New the current use and whilst longer term a comprehensive residential AO.com, who moved into the 2. Opening up of the arches north of Chapel Bailey in 2022. The Framework identifies the building as office led and hotel refurbishment would enhance the area’s overall offer, the building in 2018. New Bailey Street to support active uses and the 1 development with the potential for residential accommodation current ownership fragmentation presents issues around delivery. has proved to be a considerable 3 utilise the existing space along Chapel N to be integrated. The opportunity to refurbish the building to success story and the Framework Street for activity and spill out space accommodate an enhanced office and new residential element The group of buildings comprising of Baskerville House, Cloister looks to capitalise and support linked to businesses within the arches. should be explored before full redevelopment is considered. The House, Aldine House and Delphian House create a complex of this success. The first occupiers 4 2 Potential additional cut-throughs to the ground floor environment along Dearmans Place is important and offices and are located south of Browncross Street (Ref D on the to take up space were Freshfields development areas north could be explored. should look to create more active frontages, potentially offering adjacent plan). Both Baskerville House and Aldine House have been who relocated from London and In the short term, these viaducts and the space for smaller office e-suites, flexible workspace or some refurbished and the complex of offices here complement the new since then both HMRC and BT space adjacent could be used for temporary commercial units. build offer over the road well. In the medium to longer term there have both recently committed pop-up installations and meanwhile uses, may be more radical opportunities to redevelop part of the complex their long-term future to the drawing residents and visitors to the area Dial House, a Telephone Exchange (Ref B on the adjacent plan), of offices, opening up links to the riverside. Future redevelopment, area. This part of the framework 3. Potential to open up arches and link with is currently owned and occupied by BT and is a critical piece of either through partial or complete demolition could accommodate has the excellent connectivity future residential development BT’s infrastructure, which supplies Salford and Manchester. The improved office led development with residential accommodation to public transport and links 4. Potential to accommodate a use linked to building accommodates over 100,000 sqft of critical infrastructure integrated within. into the heart of Manchester’s the industrial past of the area - Cook Street and as a result, short to medium term opportunities for the site’s commercial districts, primarily Brewery. An interesting location for a alternative use are limited given the complexities and challenges Spinningfields. New Bailey has microbrewery in the heart of Chapel Wharf. in decommissioning the site. However, should longer term taken full advantage of this opportunities emerge for this site under this Framework’s vision, the location and the Framework looks to build on this momentum. Figure 23 - Proposed Landuse © Crown Copyright and database rights 2020. Ordnance Survey 100019737

60 61 Scale And Massing

High density development has an important role to play in the The framework identifies some opportunities for height, which have transformation of Chapel Wharf, as part of a diverse and varied been carefully considered based on the following; strategy. There is planned development at a super dense scale • consistent height along Trinity Way to complement existing recent within the Greengate area of Salford, creating a cluster of high development. Opportunity for taller landmark building located at the density neighbourhoods to the north of the study area. New Bailey proposed pedestrian on Trinity Way to aid with wayfinding to the south of the study area is delivering a managed scale of • height along Blackfriars Street which maximises views to the river development, with larger massing blocks delivering significant but which also respects the existing shoulder height of adjacent amounts of floorspace. Chapel Wharf will seek to respond to both historic buildings these emerging scales as well as identifying opportunities to create • a managed height profile along Bridge Street to Quay Street. 4 - 8 it’s own human scale and relief spaces which complements the wider storeys fronting onto Bridge Street, with a build up in scale and cityscape skyline. height towards Quay Street and the viaducts, helping to create a landmark setting for this mixed use, office led area of the The Chapel Wharf Framework supports density and scale across neighbourhood the study area, however this must be balanced with regard to • scale and height (c.9 storeys) adjacent to Sacred Trinity Church to the historic context, listed buildings and their setting as well as help enclose the enhanced junction with Chapel Street. Building N maximising views towards the river. line set back to preserve views of the Blackfriars Street facade on approach along Chapel Street.

Average shoulder Greengate (Proposed) building height across Trinity Way Quay Street River Irwell the study area

Cook Street Brewery Tower

Figure 24 - Proposed Building Heights

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62 63 Scale And Massing

View along Chapel Street View along the Viaduct towards Sacred Trinity Church towards Greengate

Cook Street Brewery Tower Greengate (Proposed)

Potential re-development making the most of the river front setting as part of an increased scale fronting onto the waterfront

Sacred Trinity Church New Bailey

View towards Manchester from View above New Bailey Opportunity for scale along Quay Trinity Way towards Lower Broughton Street, part of a series of tall Beetham Tower Greengate (Proposed) elements leading from Trinity Way to the waterfront and which Affinity Living highlights the viaducts as part of that journey.

Salford Central Station

Trinity Way

Figure 25 - Scale & Massing Strategy

64 65 Movement Framework

Place & Movement

OverlayingThrough a thecombination previous twoof Type 1: Movement Corridor Type 2: City Streets mapspublic identify realm theimprovements character of Movement corridors are used for longer journeys through the city City Streets are used for daily journeys around the city, critical for the movement of goods and large the streets shown in this map. and opportunity sites, the and provide connections to the wider city region. They are important volumes of people. They have many different user groups and a balance must be sought to ensure that Thepermeabilityclassifications and aresustainable those for moving goods around and have higher vehicle speeds than the they are functional for everyone. These streets will often have active ground floor frontages and a frommovement the place/movement structure of Chapel other types. There is often little activity along the edges of these sense of vibrancy and should be safe to cross and pleasant to use. matrixWharf shown is enhanced below substantially.and are routes as they tend not to be in areas with high footfall. usedRoads to becomeinform the streets, street part types Role shownof the onpublic the nextrealm page fabric Role • Strategic bus and vehicle routes, capable of moving large volumes of people and which will host activity, Place & Movement • Strategic vehicular routes, which focus on distributing vehicles • Low-moderate speed environments movement and opportunities to through an area to other parts of the city region • Used for cross city trips and for local access M3 M3 M3 Overlaying the previous two dwell. An important aspiration • These will be higher speed environments & used for longer trips • Movement and place functions important maps identify the character of of the frameworkP1 P2 is P3to promote across the City. • Important routes for good vehicles to serve local commercial and mixed use areas. the streets shown in this map. pedestrian,M2 M2cycle andM2 sustainable The classifications are those modes ofP1 transportP2 onP3 a number Layout Layout of streets, whilst managing from the place/movement • Users separated with physical segregation of cycle lanes and • Fully integrated with surrounding movement network, accessible to all. Users separated with M1 M1 M1 Movement vehicular access across others. matrix shown below and are pedestrians physical segregation of cycle lanes as well a wide footways, at least 2m of clear footways for P1 P2 P3 Based on our analysis, this used to inform the street types • Controlled crossings along strategic pedestrian / cycle desire comfortable pedestrian movement proposed hierarchy responds to shown on the next page lines • Bus lanes may be appropriate if space is available and loading bays discretely provided where Place both these influences as set out Figure 26 - Movement Framework • Often a central median separating traffic in each direction, crash servicing is required

on the adjacent Movement & M3 M3 M3 barriers on motorways. Opportunity to include green and blue • Traffic signals to control movements at most major junction with regular and intuitive places to Place matrix. infrastructure, especially SuDS, swales, filter drains, tree planting cross. P1 P2 P3 & bio-diverse habitats as part of a wider green wildlife network The Proposed Movement Strategy M2 M2 M2 • Materials used that prioritise function over aesthetic Appearance

(Figure 27) aims to reinforce P1 P2 P3 • Upgrades to existing routes encouraged over building new routes • Meaningful incorporation of green infrastructure, especially SuDS and street trees as well as clear

strategic desire lines as well as M1 M1 M1 of this typology. signage Movement improving the human experience • Street furniture with multiple functions favoured to reduce street clutter, limited use of pedestrian P1 P2 P3 at street level. The framework guard rails identifies six street types which Place • Amenities located in areas that make sense - cycle stands near services and places to dwell that are will create street hierarchy whilst easily accessed by bus stops. supporting the functions of the developments and services they provide access to.

66 67 Movement framework

Type 3: Neighbourhood Hubs Type 4: People Streets Neighbourhood Hubs are important places, located where a confluence of different modes of movement These streets will serve the majority of residential areas, important areas of space that support local is high. They are found at transit hubs and places with historical or cultural significance. These streets residential life and activity. They should be pleasant and safe for people to travel locally by means of run through the centre of Chapel Wharf and as such should have lower speeds to complement any active travel and can be used by the community to socialise and play on. Being near residences, they street side activity while being safe and pleasant places for the local community. Street user hierarchy need to accommodate vehicles, mainly for parking or local access. The design of the street should needs to be applied when designing these places. encourage slow vehicle speeds with through traffic discouraged.

Role Role • Important gateway points which invite people to the area with an important place function. • Pedestrian prioritised spaces, with vehicles as secondary users and located in car environments • Key pedestrian and cycle routes, important for local trips and which encourage low vehicular speeds • Vehicle access for residents, servicing, and blue badge holders only • Place function important but movement function needs to be considered • Place function along these streets is much more important than vehicle movement function.

Layout Layout • Fully integrated with surrounding pedestrian and cycle network, accessible to all • Fully integrated with surrounding pedestrian and cycle movement network, accessible to all • A tighter highway geometry and traffic calming through street design such as raised tables at some • Tight highway geometry, narrow vehicle carriageway to limit speeds, with use of modal filters junctions to reinforce regular and intuitive places to cross • Multiple traffic calming interventions through street design and public realm interventions • Footway crossovers at vehicle entry points to side streets, lanes, and private access points • Maximise opportunities for green infrastructure to order and arrange the street as well as diversify • Segregated cycle lanes favoured where space allows with wide footways it’s function i.e. grow spaces, visual screening, green walls etc. • Integration of cycle and bus infrastructure to reduce conflict points between users • Parking incorporated sensitively into the design so as not to dominate the street • Play elements in some locations to enhance amenity value. Appearance • Central median to provide a visual narrowing of the carriageway Appearance • Street furniture with multiple functions favoured to reduce street clutter, limited use of pedestrian • Meaningful incorporation of green infrastructure, especially SuDS and street trees as well as clear guard rails signage • Cycle stands near amenities • Informal places to sit, dwell and socialize and children play functions • Amenities located in areas that make sense - cycle stands near services and places to dwell that are • Cycle stands incorporated into streetscape easily accessed by bus stops • Street markings kept to a minimum. • Consider high quality materials at focal point with continuous footways at footway crossovers • Meaningful incorporation of green infrastructure, especially SuDS, rain gardens, street trees, Other considerations wildflower meadows. • Potential to limit vehicle access at certain times of day, for markets or community events • Clear wayfinding with clear sight lines and minimal amount of visual clutter. • Collaboration with the residents and local businesses to understand.

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Type 5: Walking And Cycle Links Pedestrian links for Chapel Wharf should be closed to vehicles and pedestrianised. Occasionally, vehicle access may be required for servicing and deliveries or emergencies but this interaction is managed through street design.

Role: • Pedestrian dominated spaces, with provision for recreational cyclists • Little to no vehicle movements N • Place and movement function important.

Layout: • Accessible to all and integrated with People Streets • Green infrastructure used to add amenity and visual interest to the routes helping to create legibility • Play elements, dwell spaces and social spaces should be incorporated where appropriate • Segregated cycle facilities if space allows.

Appearance: • Maximise use of green infrastructure, especially SuDS and street trees • Clear way-finding is important to distinguish strategic cycle and pedestrian links from People Streets to attract users from surrounding neighbourhoods as they pass through the area • Attention needed to make sure the route feels safe for all users at all times of day. Lighting should be carefully considered • Materials that support function but which integrate with the surrounding public realm Figure 27 - Proposed Movement Strategy • Cycle stands incorporated into streetscape • Street markings kept to a minimum. © Crown Copyright and database rights 2020. Ordnance Survey 100019737

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The Friar’s PS

Trinity Way Greengate Park 5 1. Super pedestrian crossing at grade along Greengate Trinity Way Catalyst Project: Square 2. New direct pedestrian link from Trinity To reinforce Chapel Wharf’s distinctive role within central Trinity Gate Way Way to the Riverside & Manchester 3. Brew Yard! A new events and spill out Manchester and Salford it will exhibit a range of spatial types and Blackfriars Road Victoria space set below the former Brewery urban landscape characteristics not widely available to city centre Bridge Tower and supporting arch food & drink residents. Four key catalyst projects tie together changes in public businesses realm, infrastructure and landuse are discussed in more detail on 4. Extended Cross Street to activate 6 viaducts the following pages. 7 5. Links to proposed Greengate open space as part of River Irwell Park walking route 13 6. Enhanced public realm setting around 11 Natural Riverside Connections People-Focused Comfortable Streets Convivial Community Spaces 2 4 Sacred Trinity Church Blackfriars 7. Reconfigured pedestrian focused Bridge crossing at Flat Iron Square Re wilding of the riverside will offer Re claiming street space for people, Whilst the tight urban grain of the Catalyst Project: 3 8. Activated spill out space along busy a more natural, softer edge to the significantly enhancing walking and area precludes significant new green Flat Iron Square arches 8 Catalyst Project: 9. Pedestrian crossing provides direct link Irwell; offering calmer, greener spaces cycling, will help to shape a distinctive open spaces Chapel Wharf will still be 9 Re-imagined Riverside from Riverside to Trinity Way 10. Dearmans Place with enhanced public to dwell and enjoy the view, alongside and comfortable street environment. characterised by a range of community St Stephen’s realm to read as part of riverside setting 11. Enhanced Bee Network links to riverside new planting and habitats for wildlife. Through movement is encouraged, with focused spaces. These will incorporate a Gardens 10 Bloom Street 12. An attractive and peaceful new riverside Parsonage Enhanced walking links will also better buses and cyclists connecting through to range of opportunities for planting, play urban garden for the City Gardens connect the river back into Chapel Wharf other locations within the centre but this and gathering to foster a strong sense of 13. New riverside spaces opening onto the River Irwell as a key part of the area’s open space. can not be at the expense of safe and community and support a range of ages 11 15 14. New arrival space linking to the Station, arches and New Bailey as part of a comfortable local walking links. and lifestyles. Trinity 12 public realm network Chapel Street 14 Bridge 15. Activated arche spaces and through routes 16. New crossing and links to New Baily & St. Mary’s Train Station 16 Parsonage

New Bailey Catalyst Project: Bridge Islington Chapel Vaults Street Park Figure 28 - Public Realm Strategy

72 73 Multi-use arch space, meanwhile uses and potential to open up Catalyst Project north -south links through

‘Chapel Vaults’ Brew Yard

Make better use of the existing railway arches. Nothing new there you might say. Nothing that sets Chapel Wharf apart from similar locations across the centre? Cook Street Independents and Brewery flexible space in To think that would be to misunderstand smaller arch space the special nature of spaces created by these viaducts. Three parallel structures snake through the heart of the area,

touching and diverging at different Linked arch spaces hosting galleries, points, to create a variety of linked live shows and spaces, framed views and potential events. through routes. Indoor and outdoor arch spaces with a mix of day & night uses By considering the possible combinations Interconnected spaces offering variety of configuration & sub-division of enclosed, commercial, open and public The ‘Arch Way’ - a space we can create a new world to be reinvented link through Chapel Vaults with explored within and around the viaduct. animated arches and arch space on either side

Chapel Vaults will be a rich and characterful environment to be experienced, not simply a barrier to pass through or an edge to activate. A setting and offer that is defining for the area. Positive external spaces Unique occupiers Public art & intriguing spaces Figure 29 - The Chapel Vaults Activation Strategy

74 75 Paved raised table with demarcated pedestrian Catalyst Project crossing ‘Re-Imagined Riverside’

Chapel Street

Paved carriageway, parking bays and foot-ways to The public realm around Trinity Bridge is an important walking Our proposal is to invert the proportions of hard and soft landscape create pedestrian friendly arrival point into Salford from Manchester City Centre and to create a predominantly green environment from which spaces connection to riverside represents one of the most significant areas of open space along are carved out for pedestrian and cycle movement, as well as space Rain garden the riverside. Beyond the bridge, Dearmans Place provides the most to site and socialise enjoying views across the river. The concept direct pedestrian connection to Chapel Street and is dominated by idea proposes to use the existing topography to create a series of

vehicle movement. green terraces which tier down from the hotel and bridge landing Dearmans Place towards the riverside. The terraces could form part of a wider SuDS The prominence of this space and it’s south-facing, riverside aspect, strategy, acting as large rain gardens slowing rainwater run-off from

provides a unique opportunity to create a green gateway into the surrounding public realm, incorporating different habitat and Seating space with Terraced rain gardens views across the river Salford, setting the tone for character of public realm through the planting types at each tier. Along the riverside a final tier could Informal play city centre. The space should promote biodiversity and allow the be carved out of the existing riverside forming an area of floodable Emergent planting Sloped access to opportunity for interaction between people and nature, within the reed beds and emergent planting along with a greening of the shelf along river wall existing bridge public realm, streetscape, and river’s edge. existing river wall.

Pedestrian and cycle movement should be prioritised, and a clear, A narrowed carriageway and a coordinated palette of materials legible and inviting streetscape should be created along Dearmans would create a clear, legible route linking Trinity Bridge with Place. The street design should utilise planting where possible to Chapel Street along Dearmans Place, given priority to pedestrian reduce the impact of the adjacent buildings and provide a better and cycle movement. Planting, in form of street trees, rain gardens quality amenity for the recently developed town houses. A unified and climbing plants to existing walls, would create a human-scale Board walk approach to the public realm and streetscape should embrace environment for visitors, existing residents and an improved arrival SuDS features and sponge city principles to create a multi-layered, experience for hotel guests.

sustainable, and climate-resilient environment. Terraced access Tree planting and to the river side The use of art, lighting and signage would further elevate the public seating along riverside realm and streetscape as part of a coordinated strategy for the walk Figure 30 - Proposed Floodable reed beds Riverside Urban Gardens - wider Chapel Wharf study area. & riparian planting Concept Sketch

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‘Flat Iron Square’ Paved carriageway narrowing Enhanced arrival space and setting for church The current junction with Blackfriars Street and Chapel Street is an The proposed interventions to the highway and public realm would important gateway which has a considerable sense of place due to reduce carriageway widths, increase the area of vehicle-free space Bus stop and waiting space the historic buildings along Blackfriars Street, the Grade II Listed and create a streetscape more intuitive for pedestrian and cycle former Police Station and the Grade II* listed Sacred Trinity Church, movement. This rationalised approach allows pedestrians to cross set within the Flat Iron Conservation Area. The current junction both the cycle lane and vehicle lane in one crossing. Turn radii is over-scaled and heavily dominated by vehicles. Pedestrians sit would be maintained at the corners where bus movements are at the lowest order of the movement hierarchy, meaning crossing required but elsewhere the geometry would be tightened to help points and spill out space onto the public realm is limited. The reduce vehicle speed. The movements for vehicles would be the Rain garden junction also suffers from clutter and an over-engineered approach same as they are with the existing arrangement and would also be to pedestrian and cyclist movement in all directions. Pedestrian controlled with signals. barriers block natural desire lines and turning radii increase the space pedestrians and cyclists have to navigate to cross. A simple, coordinated palette of paving materials would create a cohesive public realm centred around the junction, creating a Considering the movement and place function of this key gateway, setting for historic buildings and enhancing the townscape quality the following influences were considered as part of an option of the Flat Iron Conservation Area, as well as providing an attractive testing exercise to test various junction configurations; setting for new development. On the northern side of Chapel Street Paved raised table with demarcated a clear and welcoming approach to the Sacred Trinity Church is cycle routes • Inviting space to spend time/dwell proposed, whilst opposite the increased pavement area would allow and pedestrian crossings • Accommodate pedestrian movement for a designated outdoor area for the Black Lion pub and other • Cycle movement and cycle parking ground floor uses to spill out. • Buses Widened pavement a junction to create outdoor • Servicing and deliveries The incorporation of new street trees and rain gardens would further seating / dining space • Private vehicles. reduce the dominance of the highway junction. A central median could be used to help visually narrow the carriageway whilst also Street trees in Segregated cycle Figure 31 - Proposed Blackfriars footway routes allowing vehicles to over run to pass or for local access. Junction - Concept Sketch

78 79 Catalyst Project ‘Trinity Gate Way’

Trinity Way has an important role in distributing local traffic A new paved crossing would

around the city Centre. It is also a significant barrier between link to Frederick Street helping New street trees Linear wildflower Chapel Wharf and surrounding community facilities, amenities and promote pedestrian and cycle and meadow along meadow created existing verges along central residential neighbourhoods. The operational function of the route movement across Trinity Way, as reservation will need to be maintained to accommodate vehicle flows however part of a wider strategy for public the environment through which vehicles travel through could be realm intervention associated softened and made more inviting for pedestrians, cyclists and offer with new development. an enhanced amenity for residential areas. The main influences in Segregated cycle routes considering a place-led approach include; Existing road verges and the SuDS attenuations and green open space hard central reservation would • Reducing pedestrian severance be utilised to create a greener New pedestrian connection and green link between • Improved pedestrian and cycle movement along Trinity environment lessening the impact Trinity Way and Chapel • Improving biodiversity, public realm quality and environmental of the road infrastructure. These Street performance green corridors would promote Paved pedestrian super crossing biodiversity, incorporating low-

Without reducing the capacity of Trinity Way, interventions in maintenance wildflower planting, Rain gardens the surrounding landscape and public realm could help to reduce native trees and could form its effect as a barrier to pedestrian and cycle movement as well part of a wider network of SuDS as reducing the impact of noise and air pollution on surrounding features, slowing run-off of residents. Future public realm proposals along the corridor could surface water drainage. also incorporate SUDs features and a variety of landscape responses which support greater bio-diversity.

Improved streetscape Figure 32 - Proposed Trinity Way Crossing - serving ‘The Tower’ Concept Sketch

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