Salford City Council has approved plans for a new community stadium at Barton as part of a joint venture company with Peel.
The stadium will house a range of community activities and the Salford City Reds and the 20,000 seat facility will be ready in time for the 2012 rugby league season.
The Council has also approved two community outdoor sports pitches and 21,000m² of non-food retail to fund the development.
The secretary of state will now be asked to approve the plans.
