House by Urban Splash plans to start on 94 modular homes in Manchester's New Islington in “either April or May”, director Nathan Cornish said at a topping out ceremony for the first phase of the scheme.
The future of Manchester and development beyond the city fringe into fast-growing towns were the topics of conversation at a special roundtable hosted by JMW Solicitors.
Developer Mulbury has put in planning applications for projects that would bring 370 apartments to Manchester's New Cross, designed by Tim Groom Architects.
The city council will consult this week on a draft strategy that aims to reverse “polarisation” in the traditional private rented sector, particularly challenges facing the lower end of the market.
Technology is filtering into every area of the residential development model, bringing in new entrants, new designs and new approaches, writes Gemma Leonard of DAC Beachcroft.
Housing association Irwell Valley Homes is investing £7.2m in the existing 1,000-home Sale West estate, and has revealed plans for an £11m new-build programme backed by Homes England.
Housing provider One Manchester has submitted plans for a 139-home development on Oldham Road, Manchester.
The Co-op has announced it will work with Chorlton Community Land Trust on proposals for the redevelopment of The Co-op Funeralcare building, accepting the CLT's offer of £2.2m for the site as long as the scheme "delivers key community elements".
Designs from Buttress Architects for the final phase of Rowlinson's redevelopment of the former Stagecoach site on Princess Road have been revealed, delivering a five-storey later living scheme totalling 40 apartments.
Manchester City Council said it will open a public consultation on a revised Local Plan in February.
