Muse Architects

Rochdale Town Centre
Regeneration Open Day

Join Muse Architects and the project team to learn more about the emerging masterplan for the Wheatsheaf Shopping Centre, including approximately 450 new homes, commercial units and wider town-centre regeneration opportunities.

Date:
18th June, 2026

Time:
10:00 am to 4:00  pm

Location:
The Wheatsheaf Centre, Yorkshire Street, Rochdale OL16 1JZ

Why Choose Muse in Manchester?

Muse Architects is an architectural firm in Manchester that focuses on residential and commercial architecture. They put a lot of emphasis on planning for success, building for the future, and creating long-term value. We work with property developers, businesses, and certain residential projects to make spaces that work well and make money.

Our methodology puts a lot of emphasis on early feasibility and planning clarity to help people make confident, well-informed decisions about development. 

Founded in 2009 by Mo Muse, the practice was established to combine creative architectural thinking with buildable technical delivery. Today, we continue to support clients ranging from homeowners to property developers through all project stages — feasibility, planning permission, technical design, and construction coordination.

As Manchester architects working across the North West, our focus is on producing clear and  deliverable solution.

About the Rochdale Event

Muse Architects is an architectural firm in Manchester that focuses on residential and commercial architecture. They put a lot of emphasis on planning for success, building for the future, and creating long-term value. We work with property developers, businesses, and certain residential projects to make spaces that work well and make money.

Our methodology puts a lot of emphasis on early feasibility and planning clarity to help people make confident, well-informed decisions about development. 

Muse Architects is an architectural firm in Manchester that focuses on residential and commercial architecture. They put a lot of emphasis on planning for success, building for the future, and creating long-term value. We work with property developers, businesses, and certain residential projects to make spaces that work well and make money.

Rochdale Regeneration

A vision for a vibrant future

Welcome to theRochdale Regeneration Consultation

Welcome to our consultation on the next stage of the Stretford town centre Masterplan Today, we’re sharing updated proposals for Plot 2A and we’d love to hear what you think.
Plot 2 A is at the heart of the site. Your feedback will help shape how this part of the town develops.

Purpose of Consultation:
Whether you’re joining us in person or online, this consultation is your chance to explore the next stage of the masterplan and view the latest designs for Plot 2A, which includes the residential development and public park. Your feedback matters, please take
a look, ask questions, and tell us what you think
The key components of this consultation relate to
– Non-material amendment to the building massing.
This is a small change to the size/shape of the buildings

Joint Venture Partners
This ambitious regeneration is a collaborative effort between Bruntwood and Trafford Council. As a Joint venture, we are deeply
Stretford, creating a lasting positive impact for all.
Vision & Objectives
Our vision for Stretford is to create a thriving, sustainable, and inclusive town centre where people love to live, work, and
socialise.

Vision and Objective

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Enhance Public Realm

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Discover Retail

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New Homes

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Green spaces

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Have your Say

How to provide your feedback

Form of Applications

We value your input on the next stage in the delivery of e Stretford Mall Masterplan and the evolving proposals for Plot A Your feedback is crucial in helping us refine our plans and cree a development that truly benefits the community. Please tak a moment to share your thoughts.
Form of Applications

How to provide feedback

Your comments are importanttous. You can provide your feedba in several ways:
  Visit our dedicated consultation website to submit y comments directly through our online feedback form.
mail: Send your thoughts and suggestions to:
example@gmail.com
In Person: Speak to a member of our team at this event, or fill ca paper feedback form and place it in the designated collection
We look forward to hearing from youand workin together to create an exceptional future for Stretford.

Key program dates

Consultation Period: The consultation boards will be on display in the mall next to the Chester Road entrance.
A summary board will be placed in the Library.
Consultation Date: 18″ November until 7th December 2025
In-person 25 November 2025 3pm-7pm
Rainy Heart
Unit 97-9
Pinnington Lane Stretford
Online: 27 November 2025

Anticipated Submission Date: We aim to submit the planning applications to Trafford Council in Spring 2026.

Target Delivery Period: Subject to planning approval, we anticipate commencing work on Plot 2A in 2027.

The Rochdale Vision

As part of the wider Stretford Masterplan, a new Vision for Stretford was created in collaboration with the local community. This Vision, to [relimagine a high-quality town centre, is built around four key themes:
Re-discover the streets
At the heart of the project is a commitment to nurturing a vibrant, thriving community. The design encourages interaction between existing residents and future neighbours through welcoming public spaces, food and drink venues, retail and other opportunities for social connection.
Re-connect Stretford
has long been disconnected because of the Mall, Kingsway and Chester Road. The Masterplan addresses this by re-establishing connections, creating a strong axis that ties the town’s key assets back together.

Have your Say

How to provide your feedback

Where we are:
A Snapshot of the Regeneration Journey So far

The Stretford town centre Masterplan is a comprehensive vision revitalise the heart of Stretford. Our aim is to transform the area in a vibrant town centre, building on its rich history while embracing sustainable future. This map illustrates the overall masterplan are highlighting the various plots of development.

Demolition
Status: Completed in select areas.
Purpose: Making way for new, modern developments that will enhance the town centre.

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