University advances hotel conversion plans
The University of Manchester has won approval to redevelop the grade two-listed Chancellors Hotel and conference centre in Fallowfield into 63 all-female student flats.
PLANNING | Speakers House offices tipped for go-ahead
Kames Property Income Fund’s plans for a 17-storey office building on the site of Speakers House, as well as a hotel on Whitworth Street and an extension of Cavendish House are being determined by Manchester City Council next week.
Pollard Street developer eyes regional growth
General Projects, the company planning a 325,000 sq ft “future-focussed” office campus in Manchester’s Eastlands, is looking for more opportunities to put its stamp on the North West, targeting schemes of upwards of 100,000 sq ft.
Allied helps lonely workers with pop-up ploy
Developer Allied London is to provide an alternative to people struggling with the "solitude" of homeworking by offering its Department-branded flexible workspace for free in exchange for social media coverage.
Iceni’s Graham joins Nexus
The planning consultancy has appointed Murray Graham as director of its expanding Manchester office.
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Manchester eyes increase in student beds provision
The city council wants to recoup up to £17m in council tax revenue by expanding the city’s offer of purpose-built student accommodation and attract students out of private rented sector housing.
Cert moves ahead with 90 Collyhurst flats
The Manchester-based developer has lodged plans to build an apartment scheme known as Osborne Yard, on Oldham Road north of the city centre.
Clamour for green space at Central Retail Park
A consultation on the development framework for the 10.5-acre plot on the edge of Ancoats and New Islington has shown clear desire for a public park, but the council said it has no plans to incorporate one into its vision for the site.
Investec unveils 500,000 sq ft Kendals revamp
Manchester’s grade two-listed Kendal Milne building on Deansgate, home to House of Fraser, is to be redeveloped into offices with some retail retained on the ground floor, under proposals from its South African owner.
