Far East Consortium (FEC) has been given the green light for two planning applications covering the next phase of the Victoria North development in Manchester.
The company and joint venture partner Manchester City Council have been granted approval for an outline planning application for up to 3,250 new homes and more than 160,000 sq ft of non-residential floor space, in addition to approval for a full planning application for seven buildings offering 1,550 BTR and for sale homes and 20,000 sq ft of commercial space.
The latter application is for three plots adjacent to the Victoria Riverside residential scheme in the emerging Red Bank neighbourhood, which is currently under construction.
Hilary Brett, project director at FEC, said: “Red Bank is one of the most under-used areas in Manchester, but its proximity to the city centre and the existing natural assets of the River Irk and St Catherine’s Wood make it the ideal location for a thriving new neighbourhood. We are delighted to have received approval and want to thank everyone who has been involved and supported the project to get us to this point. We’re excited to move forward with our next phases of delivery.”
Cllr Gavin White, Manchester City Council’s executive member for housing and development, added: “It’s great to see the momentum continue for this part of the Victoria North programme. This area of the city centre has lain dormant for many years, and it should be cause for celebration that, through our partnership with FEC, we can ensure it meets its full potential.
“Red Bank will be a new and exciting neighbourhood for our ever-growing city, and we look forward to implementing the next steps in the long-term journey of delivering Victoria North.”
The masterplan and outline application proposals were developed in partnership with masterplanner Maccreanor Lavington and Copenhagen-based public realm specialist Schulze+Grassov with support from local practice OP-EN and sustainability experts Useful Projects. The full application was created by Maccreanor Lavington in collaboration with Manchester-based practice Hawkins/Brown.
