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Buildings on the site could rise to 49 storeys. Credit: via MCC

Another 1,400 homes planned for Manchester as council fleshes out vision for Diecast site

3 July 2025 16:12 Dan Whelan Comments

The popular venue will become a permanent fixture of a comprehensive overhaul of the former foundry site off Store Street featuring homes, two hotels, and 130,000 sq ft of workspace.

Manchester City Council has published an updated version of the East Village Central SRF, which sets out more detailed development parameters for the former Presbar Diecastings site.

An updated plan for the site designed by SimpsonHaugh shows the area divided into six plots earmarked for buildings rising to 49 storeys.

A city council report states that the latest thinking for the site is to bring forward:

  • 1,400 homes
  • A 300-400 bed hotel
  • A 100-200 bed aparthotel
  • 130,000 sq ft of workspace
  • 70,000 sq ft of leisure, retail, and event space
  • Around 40% green space
Presbar site , MCC, p MCC

Credit: via MCC

A SRF for the area is already in place and this update is aimed at firming up the longer-term vision with Diecast as a part of it.

The former Stockton’s furniture site also falls within the East Village Central SRF and is the subject of proposals from serial entrepreneur Daniel Green   for a £241m scheme featuring 750 apartments across two buildings.

Immediately to the rear of that site is the former Presbar site, which since 2023 has been home to Diecast – a 2,000-capacity leisure venue.

Leader of Manchester City Council Bev Craig said:  “The neighbourhoods behind Piccadilly train station offer some of the most exciting regeneration opportunities in our city centre to continue our sustainable growth agenda – creating opportunities for new jobs, new homes and new green spaces in the heart of our city.
“The East Village Central vision – with new homes, workspace and leisure uses – is an important part this and we have an incredible opportunity to create a vibrant, sustainable destination with a unique sense of place. This area will celebrate the city’s industrial past while creating opportunities for our city’s residents into the future.
“And importantly this will be a green neighbourhood with interconnected public spaces that help bring people together, seamlessly connected to the wider city centre, to create a thriving place for everyone.”

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