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UK: Developer Urban Splash is considering a delivering a high-density purpose-built student housing (PBSA) scheme in Manchester.
According to a report in Place North West, Urban Splash has been working with architect Hodder + Partners on designs for Cambridge Circus, a PBSA scheme on the Cambridge Street junction roundabout beneath the Mancunian Way flyover.
The project is referred to in Deloitte’s PBSA supply report, a document produced to support the development of Manchester City Council’s refreshed local plan. The report dates back to 2023 but discussions around the site’s redevelopment potential are said to be ongoing.
“Hodder + Partners have undertaken a feasibility study on behalf of Urban Splash and produced a design that indicates the site could accommodate circa. 750 bed spaces within two towers of 30 and 17 storeys,” says the report.
Manchester City Council owns the site, and to date there is no development agreement.
A spokesperson for Manchester City Council said: “The [Deloitte] report is outlining potential sites as part of the local plan review to ensure there is a strong pipeline through to 2030 to meet demand – and any of the sites would be subject to consultation and the planning process.”
Highlights:
- Developer Urban Splash is considering a delivering a high-density purpose-built student housing (PBSA) scheme in Manchester
- Urban Splash has been working with architect Hodder + Partners on designs for Cambridge Circus, a PBSA scheme on the Cambridge Street junction roundabout beneath the Mancunian Way flyover
- The project is referred to in Deloitte’s PBSA supply report, a document produced to support the development of Manchester City Council’s refreshed local plan
- Manchester City Council owns the site, and to date there is no development agreement.
