The Masterplan Vision for
Eccles Town Centre

Salford City Council and Muse worked together to produce the Masterplan Vision for the future of Eccles town centre – shaped by the people who live, work and spend time here.

The Masterplan Vision has been approved

Following two phases of Community Conversations, the Eccles town centre Masterplan Vision has now been approved by Salford City Council’s Cabinet.

This is an important step. The Masterplan Vision sets out the overall direction for the future of Eccles town centre and will guide the more detailed proposals and planning applications that come forward over time.

Is this the final planning application?

The Masterplan Vision is not a planning application and it is not a fixed final design.

It is a high-level document that will guide the transformation of Eccles town centre over the next 10–15 years. More detailed proposals will come forward through future planning applications and highway schemes, with further opportunities for residents and stakeholders to have their say as detailed plans are progressed.

Salford City Council’s Cabinet approved the Eccles town centre Masterplan Vision on 10 November 2026.

The approved Masterplan Vision now provides the framework for future investment, development and regeneration in Eccles.

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Downloads

Eccles Town Centre – The Masterplan Vision

Eccles Town Centre Masterplan Vision – Executive Summary

Eccles Town Centre – The Masterplan Vision (Accessible Version)

The Community Conversations Report

The Community Conversation Report Appendices

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You can explore this website to:

See the approved Eccles town centre Masterplan Vision and how feedback from both Community Conversations helped shape it – click here.

Explore the Spring 2026 Community Conversation, when we shared the draft Masterplan and asked for your feedback – click here.

Read about the Autumn 2025 Community Conversation, when we asked for ideas to help shape the draft Masterplan – click here.

Learn about the Winter 2022 Eccles Vision, an earlier piece of work that established the long-term ambitions for Eccles town centre and provided the starting point for the later Masterplan process – click here.

 

What is a Masterplan Vision?

The Masterplan Vision sets out the overall direction for how Eccles town centre could change over time. It shows how homes, shops, public spaces and connections could work together as regeneration progresses.

It is not a fixed design or a planning application. More detailed proposals will come forward through future planning applications, with further opportunities for local people to have their say.

A proud heritage

Eccles’ story stretches back to the 14th century – a town built on community, craftsmanship and innovation.

The Masterplan Vision seeks to protect and celebrate places including St Mary’s Church, Eccles Town Hall, Eccles Library and other historic buildings and landmarks, while creating new opportunities for artwork, storytelling and heritage trails.

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The partners

Muse

Muse is a nationwide placemaker with almost 40 years of experience in creating mixed-use communities across the UK.

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Salford City Council

Salford City Council is committed to creating a fairer, greener, healthier and more inclusive city for all.

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