Manner has submitted revised plans for the regeneration of the The Hotspur Press site in Manchester.
The developer put its original plans for the former mill, which is located on Cambridge Street, on hold following a fire in June last year.
The new plans will see the construction of a brick building up to the fourth floor which replicates in detail the appearance and architecture of the mill, with a 35-storey bronze student accommodation tower located above.
The elevations that were due to be retained as part of the previous proposal will now be rebuilt, including the east elevation fronting Cambridge Street, which is no longer standing, and the elevations facing the River Medlock and the railway arches. The iconic Hotspur Press and Percy Brothers signs will also be remade and reinstated.
Richard James, managing director of Manner, said: “We are delighted to take this major step forward and submit our revised plans that will see the legacy of this iconic site continue. While the fire was a major setback for our ambitions for the site, we have worked closely with our design team to bring forward updated redevelopment plans for The Hotspur Press site.
“At the heart of our proposals is our commitment to deliver a scheme that respects and celebrates the history and heritage of The Hotspur Press. We have continued to consult with the local community who live and work alongside the site and they remain supportive of our plans and of our vision.”
