Trafford Wharfside shortlisted for UK Planning Award

Chapman Taylor is pleased to announce that Trafford Wharf, a major mixed-use development in Greater Manchester, has been shortlisted at the UK Planning Awards in the mixed-use category.

Trafford Wharfside is conceived as a truly mixed-use, mixed-tenure development occupying a single urban block. The scheme comprises 382 Build to Rent homes across two waterside towers, supported by extensive internal and external resident amenity spaces. It also includes 2,310 sqm of academic teaching space for the University Campus of Football Business, positioned below 412 purpose-built student bedrooms.

Trafford Wharfside is conceived as a truly mixed-use, mixed-tenure development occupying a single urban block. The scheme comprises 382 Build to Rent homes across two waterside towers, supported by extensive internal and external resident amenity spaces. It also includes 2,310 sqm of academic teaching space for the University Campus of Football Business, positioned below 412 purpose-built student bedrooms. These uses are unified by a network of high-quality public realm, private and semi-private courtyards, and rooftop gardens, creating a vibrant and integrated urban neighbourhood.

Now in their 13th year, the UK Planning Awards celebrate outstanding projects, plans, and people shaping the built environment, recognising those who are successfully navigating the complexities of the planning system to deliver meaningful, lasting impact.

The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, 4 June 2026, at IET London: Savoy Place, offering an opportunity to celebrate excellence across the industry.

This shortlisting recognises the strength of the vision for Trafford Wharf, delivering a balanced, design-led scheme that supports community, education, and city growth in one of Greater Manchester’s most exciting regeneration areas.