Waterside regeneration specialists Peel Waters has submitted an outline planning application to Trafford Council for the next phases of the Manchester Waters masterplan.

It marks a major milestone in the transformation of Pomona Island into a vibrant new waterfront neighbourhood.

The vision for Pomona Island includes 2,600 new homes, new waterfront connections and more than half the site dedicated to new accessible public realm and green spaces

A hotel, flexible workspace, retail units, leisure and event space as well as social spaces for future coffee shops, bars and eateries have all been designed into the masterplan.

Before submitting the application, Peel Waters invited the local community to take part in a public consultation - 78% of respondents supported the creation of a new neighbourhood at Manchester Waters.

Leigh Thomas, development director at Peel Waters, said: “Submitting the outline planning application is a significant step forward in delivering our vision for Manchester Waters.

“This masterplan will open up Pomona Island to the public for the first time in decades, creating a unique ‘island’ neighbourhood with parks and recreation space for future visitors, residents and workers to enjoy, whilst ensuring there is a housing option for all incomes and ages.

“With support from partners and stakeholders, over 1,000 of these much needed new homes could be completed at Manchester Waters in the next five years – which is a really exciting prospect.

 “We’re grateful to everyone who took part in the Manchester Waters consultation and shared their ideas. Their feedback has helped shape plans that will deliver the new homes Trafford and Greater Manchester need, alongside green spaces and amenities for the whole community.”

A spokesperson for Trafford Council added: “Manchester Waters is a key strategic site for Trafford Council and forms a large part of our plans to regenerate that particular area of the borough. We look forward to seeing how the application for development progresses.”

Manchester Waters forms part of Peel Waters, a UK-wide portfolio of waterfront regeneration projects delivering new homes, public realm, and economic growth across the country.