21 July 26
Development and planning

Consultation on draft Trafford Wharfside Strategic Masterplan

Trafford Council’s Executive Committee has agreed the contents of the draft Trafford Wharfside Strategic Masterplan and public consultation will run from Tuesday 28 July until Tuesday 22 September.

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Architectural rendering of a landscaped urban park surrounded by modern high-rise residential buildings. Flower-filled gardens, mature trees, and blossom-covered trees frame walking paths where several people are strolling, sitting, and cycling.

The draft masterplan covers the Wharfside area of Trafford Park. The area is around 150 hectares and is broadly bounded by Europa Way, the Manchester Ship Canal and the Manchester to Liverpool railway line.

Residents, businesses and other interested parties will be able to view the draft masterplan and provide comments during the consultation period.

Drop-in sessions are scheduled to take place at:

  • Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road, Stretford on Wednesday 29 July 2026, 4pm to 7pm.
  • Gorse Hill Studios, Cavendish Road, Stretford, on Wednesday 9 September 2026, 4pm to 7pm.
  • Stretford Metros Sports and Social Club, Moss Road, Stretford Tuesday 15 September 2026, 4pm to 7pm.

No decision on the final masterplan will be taken until consultation responses have been considered.

Further information, including how to respond to the consultation is available on the Wharfside page of the Council website.