Glenbrook works up more Manchester resi
The former Beever & Struthers office on Chester Road is to be knocked down to pave the way for the site to be redeveloped into 162 homes under plans being readied by the developer.
The project is the latest residential development from Glenbrook, which is also working up plans for the redevelopment of the Church Street car park in the Northern Quarter and another scheme at Birley Fields.
On Chester Road, the developer is planning to deliver a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments across two linear blocks.
The taller of the two blocks, coming in at six storeys, would front Chester Road but would be considerably shorter than the DeTrafford buildings on the opposite side of the road.
The shorter of the two blocks, which would rise to four storeys, would front Anne Nuttall Road.
An online consultation on the scheme, designed by Tim Groom Architects, is now live. Enabl is advising on planning. Square Yard, Hexa Consulting, and Wallace Whittle are also involved in the project.
Two in person sessions at New Hope International Ministry on Tatton Street are also due to be held on Thursday 13 August, 4-7pm and Tuesday 18 August, 1-4pm
Michael Watson, development manager at Glenbrook, said: “We’re pleased to be launching our public consultation for 215-219 Chester Road and look forward to hearing the views of local residents, businesses and stakeholders over the coming weeks.
“The proposals have evolved significantly through engagement with Manchester City Council and the wider project team, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality homes, creating a distinctive place with attractive landscaping, and a design that responds positively to the character of Hulme.
Watson added: “We would encourage anyone with an interest in the proposals to attend one of our consultation events or visit the project website to find out more and share their feedback before a planning application is submitted.”
Glenbrook bought the site from Beever & Struthers after the accountancy firm relocated to Ancoats in 2022.
JLL advised the law firm on the disposal.
More flats? Great.
By Bored
I expect to see this size resi development becoming more common now due to Gateway 2 constraints.
By Mr Mcr
Although I’m very pro-development, what a great shame this last pocket of Georgian style architecture in the area will be demolished in favour of modern development! Tragic
By Anonymous
What a shame they want to get rid of St Georges House, one of a handful of older buildings on this stretch of Chester Road still standing. We should be preserving these and reinstating as houses or flats, as they have formed the history and character of this area. Would be a terrible shame to sweep it all away when there’s plenty of empty and disused plots along this road that can take boring anywhere apartments. Preserve, renovate and reknit.
By GetItBuilt!
Shame the Georgian (?) former houses are to be dropped.
By Clouded Leopard
Not a fan of bulldozing yet another heritage building that defines ow the Road once looked.
By Anonymous
A beautiful building why can’t they restore it using the original building stone and design! I’m not happy that there will be flats facing my home as it could affect my privacy! 4 storey high will be looking into our homes! However if they gonna do it why not keep the original facade! It’s all about money.
By Anonymous
Shocking demolition of the last piece of heritage round there. Time for a local campaign. RIBA encourages reuse first so this is very lazy indeed.
By Disgraceful
If it wasn’t for the trees there would be nothing to recommend this horrendously ugly style of architecture which no doubt is at the hands of the bean counters. Use your imagination and at least improve that nondescript frontage!
By Anonymous
Knocking down the best bit of architecture on Chester road what a smart move… any developer worth their salt would find a way of incorporating these Georgian gems to creating a truly unique scheme
By Eyesdontlie
Great comments on here from people who i suspect have never has any involvement in property development. The buildings have sat empty for 4 or 5 years and will never be brought back into use. For me, i like the Tim Groom stuff, bring it on, an eye sore at present that I cycle past most days!
By Anonymous
The building could easily be 2 – 3 stories taller and designed as an L-shape around the Georgian houses. This way you can ensure viability while restoring the older properties.
This design is just lazy.
By Anonymous