HBD’s £140m Colloco given green light

The developer is now seeking a joint venture partner to deliver the distinctive 200,000 sq ft Manchester office block.

Manchester City Council has granted HBD planning permission for the £140m scheme under delegated powers.

Reaching 16 storeys, Colloco boasts a blue facade and would be constructed on the corner of New Quay Street and Gartside Street on the site of LTE Group’s former Manchester College.

Designed by EPR Architects, with Asteer Planning acting as planning consultants, Colloco has been designed with a focus on sustainability.

HBD is aiming for the scheme to be net zero, both in construction and operation, and is targeting EPC A and BREEAM Excellent ratings.

“Colloco will be one of the most sustainable new office buildings in the regional market at a time when high-profile businesses are looking to occupy space which will support their net zero carbon commitments,” said Adam Brady, executive director at HBD.

“The building looks to attract dynamic, forward-thinking organisations, which see collaboration and the health and wellbeing of their employees as fundamental to the success of their business.”

The wider project team for Colloco includes Arcadis, Curtins, Hoare Lea, and Ramboll.

Elsewhere in the city, HBD is also developing Island, a 100,000 sq ft office on John Dalton Street, in partnership with the Greater Manchester Pension Fund.