UK: Developer and investor WUKPG has revealed plans for a 239-unit PBSA scheme on the corner of Plymouth Grove and Dryden Street in Ardwick, Manchester.
The company has launched an online consultation on the proposals, which would see the site of the former Plymouth House residential terrace redeveloped into student apartments. Designed by DAY Architectural, the scheme would be split into two blocks rising to six and eight storeys.
The scheme would be managed by This is Fresh, and will be the operator’s first Manchester site.
A planning application is to be submitted this autumn. Avison Young is advising on planning and RECOM is the project manager.
In 2016, the site was the subject of redevelopment proposals from 1-5 Plymouth Grove Ltd, an SPV that featured former footballer Kelvin Etuhu among its directors. The company, which has since been renamed Via Homes, submitted plans for a 71-apartment scheme before withdrawing them.
The site is located a short distance away from a 2,000 bed PBSA scheme which also includes 700,000 square feet of life sciences lab space. This project is being delivered by Property Alliance Group, Kadans, McLaren Property, and Moda.
