Campaigners force Henley’s 78-storey Salford skyscraper back before committee
Summary
Henley Investment Management’s proposed 78-storey redevelopment at Regent Retail Park in Salford is set to return to the planning committee after a procedural complaint raised concerns about a potential conflict of interest in the original approval process. The scheme, which includes 3,300 homes and 660 social rent units, remains under consideration while the council addresses the issue.
Why it matters
This is relevant to surveyors because it highlights how planning decisions can be reopened on procedural grounds, affecting scheme timelines, viability assumptions and delivery risk. It also underscores the importance of governance, committee process and affordable housing commitments in major residential-led developments.
Key points
- Henley’s approved redevelopment is being reconsidered by Salford City Council after a formal complaint about the planning process.
- The complaint concerns a possible conflict of interest involving the planning committee chair and Salford’s affordable housing company Derive.
- The scheme includes 3,300 homes, 660 social rent homes and a 78-storey tower, the tallest outside London if delivered.
- Campaigners continue to raise concerns about affordable housing deliverability, parking and loss of retail space.
- The council says the application has not been withdrawn and will return to committee once a procedural matter is resolved.
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