Dock 5: The new £53m dockside apartments bridging city life and green space in Salford
Dock 5 is located on the waterfront of the River Irwell and has been described as “one of the greenest spots in Salford” - offering access to the city centre on foot or via public transport links.
A selection of brand new apartments at a sought-after dockside development in Salford are being made available to view this month.
Located in Ordsall, just a short walk from both Manchester city centre and MediaCityUK, Dock 5 is said to offer the “best of both worlds” in terms of city life and green space as it boasts a wide array of on-site facilities, with a state-of-the-art gym on the way, communal workspaces, and different resident areas.
Dock 5 townhouses and apartments are available both furnished and unfurnished – with 121 homes up for grabs from October.
Developer ForLiving will use profits from the venture to reinvest into the local community, and build new housing schemes to help end homelessness.
“Our team has been putting the finishing touches to the first phase of Dock 5 and our stunning show home,” explained Mark Edwards – Strategic Lead at ForLiving.
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“We’re extremely proud of the community we’re building here in Ordsall and we’re confident people will fall in love with the sleek design, the fantastic location and the opportunities for work and play in a safe, friendly hub.”
Dock 5 townhouses and apartments are available both furnished and unfurnished – with 121 homes up for grabs from September / Credit: ForLiving
He continued: “We’ve put people at the heart of every decision we’ve made here.
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“This has helped us add in those extra touches which will make lives easier like parcel lockers, cleaning services, a gym and even pet-walking services.”
Edwards says the development has already generated lots of interest already from locals, graduates, creatives and professionals alike.
“We also know that people are increasingly passionate about being socially conscious, so feel really reassured when they learn about ForLiving’s wider commitment to invest profits back into the community and to help build new schemes to tackle homelessness,” he added.
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Dock 5 is being promoted as offering the ‘best of both worlds’ in terms of city life and green space / Credit: ForLiving
Dock5 is located on the waterfront of the River Irwell and has been described as “one of the greenest spots in Salford”.
It offers access to the city centre on foot or via public transport links.
The Ordsall area has enjoyed significant investment in recent years – with more jobs being created in neighbouring MediaCityUK, and hundreds of new homes being built on the waterfront.
It is also known for its beautiful historic manor house, Ordsall Hall and famous musical connections like Salford Lads Club which appeared on the sleeve of The Smiths’ The Queen is Dead album.
Dock 5 is home to an array of on-site facilities including a cinema, state-of-the-art gym and communal workspaces / Credit: ForLiving
Looking for luxury living with “community and connectivity from dusk till dawn”? Those interested in organising a viewing at Dock 5 can enquire online.
Plans submitted for ‘substantial’ refurbishment of historic Sir Ralph Abercromby pub
Daisy Jackson
Plans have been submitted for an extensive refurb of the legendary Sir Ralph Abercromby pub in the heart of Manchester.
Gary Neville’s Relentless Developments has applied to restore the pub in a way that ‘honours the building’s heritage’.
It will be integrated into the wider £400m St Michael’s development, which now towers above the 19th century bar.
The proposals include a substantial refurbishment of window frames, brickwork, and external doors (or replacements where necessary), as well as a glassed walkway that will link the pub with the 43-storey tower next door.
That huge new tower will soon be home to the W Hotel and W Residences, with other names within the development including Chotto Matte, Grind, and Circolo Poppolare.
The Bootle Street boozer has long-been one of Manchester’s most iconic pubs, and was the subject of a local petition during the early stages of the St Michael’s development planning.
After locals rallied around to save the pub, the Sir Ralph Abercromby was factored into the Relentless Developments plans.
And now it’s time for its new chapter, with works commencing in the coming months, subject to planning approval.
It’s hoped the work on the pub will complete by summer 2027.
Gary Neville, Director at Relentless Developments, commented: “The Sir Ralph Abercromby is one of Manchester’s most treasured pubs and an important part of the city’s social fabric.
“A big part of our ambition for St Michael’s has been to celebrate Manchester’s heritage and restoring this iconic building is central to that vision.
“Our proposals carefully retain and enhance the features that give the pub its character while sensitively integrating it into the wider St Michael’s scheme.
“We’re proud the pub has been able to remain open throughout construction and this next phase will secure its future for generations to come – ensuring it continues to serve the community while sitting confidently alongside a truly world-class development.”
Nearly 300 new ‘social rent’ homes given go-ahead as part of £500m Wythenshawe regeneration
Emily Sergeant
Nearly 300 new homes are set to be built in Wythenshawe as part of a wider £500 million regeneration scheme.
In case you didn’t know, Placemaker Muse and Wythenshawe Community Housing Group submitted three separate planning applications for 422 new affordable homes back in December 2025, following a public consultation with locals.
Now, works on two of the three new communities can begin, with the third expected to get the green light in the coming weeks.
Brotherton House – which is a former office building – will be transformed into 216 new homes, including an extra care apartment building with 109 homes for people in later life and those living with dementia, while C2 The Birtles, also currently retail and office space, is situated next to the former market square and will be replaced with 81 one and two-bedroom apartments.
Alpha House, which is currently awaiting a planning decision, has now been demolished and will be rebuilt to provide 125 one and two-bedroom apartments – including 16 wheelchair accessible homes.
According to developers, all the homes will be ‘affordable, high-quality, and energy-efficient’, with additional outdoor and communal spaces to promote health and wellbeing.
The approval given to build these new homes forms part of the wider ‘ambitious’ plan to transform Wythenshawe over the next decade.
The wider masterplan for Wythenshawe will see up to 2,000 new homes created over the next 10 to 15 years, which will complement the wider investment currently underway in Civic – supported by £20 million of Government funding, and £11.9 million from Manchester City Council.
Nearly 300 new homes have been given the go-ahead as part of a £500m Wythenshawe regeneration scheme / Credit: Muse (Supplied)
New community facilities in the town include the Culture Hub – which is now underway – the Food Hall, currently awaiting a planning decision, new workspaces, and improvements to the outdoor spaces in Civic, all designed to create a ‘greener and more welcoming’ town centre.
“For us, this is about delivering the truly affordable homes local people have told us they need,” explained Andrea Lowman, who is the Executive Director of Development at Wythenshawe Community Housing Group.
“Every one of these homes will be for social rent, giving more families, older residents and people with additional needs the opportunity to live well in the heart of Wythenshawe.
“As the local social housing provider, we are focused not just on building new homes but on creating sustainable communities and making sure this investment strengthens the town centre for existing and future residents alike.”
The Manc -
5th October 2021 
