Glenbrook has unveiled plans to build a 44-storey residential development in the heart of Manchester city centre.
The company intends to deliver 364 apartments and more than 7,750 sq ft of active space at ground, first and second floor levels at the site, which sits adjacent to Deansgate train station at Whitworth Street West.
Daniel Roberts, development director at Glenbrook, said: “As a Manchester-based developer, we are excited about the prospect of embarking on a landmark development in the heart of our city. The site at Whitworth Street West represents a highly sustainable location with close proximity to the cultural and leisure attractions that Manchester offers. Whitworth Street West is undergoing a period of revitalisation and Glenbrook are incredibly proud to be playing such an integral part in its future.”
Tony O’Brien, partner at Sheppard Robson, added: “The project is an opportunity to create high-quality homes that will sit comfortably in the context of Whitworth Street. Our ongoing designs open up the site to create a new piece of public realm at the heart of the development, helping animate the streetscape and enhance connections from the city back to Knott Mill and First Street.
“The building’s expression draws upon the area’s rich history and local palette of materials to further root the design within its context, tying the scheme back to the listed railway viaduct to the south and Deansgate Station to the west.”
A public consultation about Glenbrook’s proposals started this week and runs to 28 October. Glenbrook’s planning adviser is Deloitte.
