Salford City Council has approved plans for two new developments designed by Buttress Architects, providing vital homes for single homeless people. The accommodation, delivered in partnership with Simon Fenton Partnership for Dérive, Salford Council’s local housing company, will be located on Bridgewater Street and Tully Street and will support care leavers and young people moving onto independent living.
The Single Homeless Accommodation Programme (SHAP) developments will deliver high-quality one-bedroom apartments designed to act as a pathway to settled accommodation. Each home will provide residents with their own private entrance, large windows for natural light, and a welcoming environment that fosters a sense of belonging.
"These homes have been designed to provide far more than just a roof over someone's head; they offer stability, security, and a foundation for young people to build independent futures."
The scheme at Bridgewater Street will create eight homes, while the Tully Street development will provide ten, forming an inclusive neighbourhood that integrates with the surrounding urban fabric. Situated close to bus routes and local amenities, the developments will transform underutilised sites into thriving communities.
Buttress employed innovative virtual reality technology during public consultations to fine-tune design proposals and gain a deeper understanding of how residents will experience their homes. Additionally, collaboration with youth homelessness charity Depaul UK helped shape the designs to meet the specific needs of the homeless community.
Ben Tabiner, Buttress associate
“These homes have been designed to provide far more than just a roof over someone's head; they offer stability, security, and a foundation for young people to build independent futures. The design prioritises placemaking, ensuring that these developments create safe and welcoming spaces that foster a sense of belonging. We are proud to be working with Salford Council and Simon Fenton Partnership to deliver much-needed housing that will positively impact vulnerable young people’s lives.”
Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett
"The approval of both these affordable homes developments is a significant step forward in our plans to provide the affordable and social homes which local people need and deserve.
“There is real need for schemes such as these in our city, with over 5,000 households on the city’s housing register and over 6,000 homeless presentations made to the council in 2023-24. It’s vital we continue to work to provide truly affordable housing in our city.
“Housing is so important for the wellbeing of everyone. Without a stable, secure, affordable place to live everything else suffers, from health to education to employment prospects. It is due to this appreciation of the holistic benefits of good housing that we have put so much energy and resources into Dérive, our wholly owned development company and developments such as Bridgewater Street and Tully Street South.”
Architectural details such as active frontages with private entrances and carefully chosen materials contribute to the high-quality character of the scheme. While the Bridgewater Street development will use red brick in keeping with Salford’s architectural heritage, the Tully Street homes will introduce a buff-coloured brick to create a distinct identity suited to the surrounding landscape.
The SHAP homes reflect Buttress’ commitment to creating places where people feel at home, fostering a sense of pride and belonging, and ensuring lasting appeal. The approval of these plans marks a significant step in providing secure, sustainable housing that will help shape a brighter future for Salford’s young people in need and follows-on from Buttress’ other move-on homes projects at Tootal Grove and Eccles New Road in Salford.
Ben Tabiner
Ben is an associate director at Buttress who is experienced in the design and delivery of projects across a range of sectors, including residential, commercial and education.
Lee Higgins
Lee is an experienced architect within our residential team who has previously been involved in projects in the UK, Japan and China, ranging from cultural heritage sites to high-rise residential schemes.