Speakers House approved after controversial rejection

A 212,000 sq ft office and a 280-bedroom hotel opposite Spinningfields and a 62,000 sq ft Star Leadership Academy have been granted planning approval. 

The city council has warned that the creation of an overground station would “squander some of the huge potential benefits of the once-in-a-lifetime project”, urging the government to consider an underground alternative. 

The contractor will convert the grade two-listed Manchester building into 39 apartments for Great Places. 

Russell WBHO is aiming to start on site in June having been formally appointed by the consortium delivering the long-awaited 35-storey residential development.

Located close to Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium, the facility would use rugby league to give adults and children a route back into education.

The developer wants spades in the ground by May after submitting plans to Manchester City Council for a 130,000 sq ft scheme. 

Anchor has unveiled its plans for a 100-apartment complex in Whalley Range, which will aim to have a majority of LGBT+ residents.

Manchester City Council’s decision to reject plans for a 135,000 sq ft office development on Deansgate was made against the advice of city planners and sparked anger 12 months ago. Next week, the 17-storey scheme will be considered again.

The city council’s executive will meet next week to formally accept cash from the government's Levelling Up Fund to pave the way for the conversion of two former market buildings on Liverpool Road into workspace for media and tech companies.