Linear Living picks up Cheetham Hill resi opportunity

One Lord Street has been earmarked for apartments for at least a decade. Now, fresh from completing phase one of the £34m Trafford Gardens, the developer is setting its sights on a 23-storey Manchester debut.

Linear Living has launched a public consultation on plans for 251 apartments on the corner of Cheetham Hill Road and Lord Street and is working up a planning application for the private rented scheme.

Enabl is advising on planning and Aew Architects is leading on design.

Linear has acquired the site from Delph Property, which bought it in 2018 from a vehicle backed by B&M Bargains founders Simon and Bobby Arora. At that time, the site had consent for a 16-storey scheme featuring 190 apartments.

Linear’s plans are seven storeys taller than the earlier proposal, indicating recent growth in the area, which is sandwiched between two emerging growth locations: Victoria North and Strangeways.

“We are pleased to add Lord Street to our growing portfolio in Manchester,” said Stephen Holmes, chief executive of Linear Living.

“The city continues to be a place of real opportunity, supported by fundamentals and ongoing investment in new neighbourhoods.

He added: “Our focus remains on delivering high quality homes that contribute positively to Manchester’s evolution. With Trafford Gardens nearing completion, this acquisition underlines our long-term commitment to the region and our intention to play a meaningful role in Manchester’s continued development.”

Peak Properties acted for Linear Living on the land deal.