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UK: Gary Neville’s Relentless Developments and its JV partner Liquid Funding Business have revised plans for a build-to-rent (BTR) scheme in Manchester.
The new proposals for the former Stocktons Furniture store site in Ascots have reduced the height of its tallest tower and introduced affordable homes.
The JV has worked with SimpsonHaugh Architects to redesign the proposals following criticism from Manchester City Council’s planning committee.
The taller of the scheme’s two towers has been reduced by 14 metres to 45 storeys, bringing it in line with the strategic regeneration framework for the area. The second tower remains at 25 storeys.
Anthony Kilbride, CEO of Relentless Developments, said: “Since joining the JV, we’ve reviewed the project with fresh eyes, listened carefully to the comments made during the previous planning process and spent a lot of time assessing the scheme with the existing consultancy team, ward councillors and local residents. We want to make it the best it can be and ensure it meets our ambitions and approach to development.”
“From the outset, we have been determined that Stocktons should combine exceptional quality with meaningful social value. We are proposing that 50 of the homes will be available at Manchester Living Rent levels. This will help key workers access high-quality homes in one of Manchester’s most exciting and rapidly evolving neighbourhoods. We believe this approach delivers genuinely affordable homes as part of a high quality, large-scale, build-to-rent development,” he added.
The project will feature slightly fewer homes than originally planned, down to 723 from 750. The 50 Manchester Living Rent apartments would be spread throughout the development with the same specification, size and access to amenities. These homes would be managed through an agreement with Manchester City Council.
Highlights:
- Gary Neville’s Relentless Developments and its JV partner Liquid Funding Business have revised plans for a build-to-rent (BTR) scheme in Manchester
- The new proposals have reduced the height of its tallest tower and introduced affordable homes
- The taller of the scheme’s two towers has been reduced by 14 metres to 45 storeys, bringing it in line with the strategic regeneration framework for the area. The second tower remains at 25 storeys
- 50 apartments would be at Manchester Living Rent levels, and these would be spread throughout the development
