The New Carrington allocation is the largest development site within the Greater Manchester Places for Everyone (PfE) Joint Development Plan.
Spanning 1,200 hectares, it will deliver a major new sustainable community featuring 5,000 homes (15% of which will be affordable) and 350,000 sqm of employment space to support long‑term economic growth.
The scheme also brings significant environmental potential, with major opportunities for peatland restoration and carbon capture.
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Significant areas of brownfield land, formerly home to the Shell chemical works, will be brought back into use as part of the wider regeneration.
The neighbouring communities of Partington and Carrington will also be better connected and fully integrated into the development, supported by major upgrades to transport and active travel routes.
Plans include enhanced walking and cycling networks, as well as a more frequent bus service linking Partington directly to Manchester city centre.
Backed by £89m of secured funding, the Carrington Relief Road will be delivered as part of the allocation, subject to planning approval.
With the existing road network already operating at capacity, this new route is essential for unlocking the area’s full potential, supporting long‑term growth and improving opportunities for local communities.
The development also sits alongside the newly-named Energy Campus, a growing green‑innovation cluster centred around Carrington.
Here, Highview Power is constructing the world’s largest liquid‑air energy storage facility, which will operate alongside a new green hydrogen production plant, a battery storage site, and the existing Carrington Power Station.
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