Salboy Group has secured planning consent for the second phase of its Viadux scheme in Manchester city centre.
Phase Two will comprise two new towers – a 76-storey building housing a 160-bedroom hotel, restaurant and 452 branded residences, delivered in partnership with luxury lifestyle brand Nobu Hospitality, and a second, yet to be named, building on Great Bridgewater Street.
The second tower will stand at 23-storeys tall and will provide 133 new apartments aimed at the affordable homes market.
Simon Ismail, managing director of Salboy, said: “We are delighted with the council’s decision to approve our plans to complete the Viadux masterplan. Viadux promises to deliver a neighbourhood of high-quality, design-led homes that meet Manchester’s substantial need for accommodation at a range of price points and tenure types, while bringing to the Manchester cityscape a truly crowning feature.
“Once completed, the Viadux scheme will have entirely regenerated an 80,000 sq ft brownfield site, in easy walking distance of all of Manchester’s central business, retail and leisure districts, and added almost 1,000 brand new homes to a coveted and popular location for the city’s professional population.
“Manchester is a fast-expanding city that is quickly and emphatically achieving its ambitions to become a global leader in business, sport, leisure and academia. It’s a belief that we’ve long held that Manchester deserves to be home to architectural and engineering feats that before now have been the preserve of other global cities.
“As the location of not just the tallest tower outside London but a large number of high quality affordable homes, Viadux has the potential to become a symbol of this city’s aspirations and confidence in itself. Viadux now promises to shape not only Manchester’s skyline for years to come, but the city’s sense of identity on the global stage.”
Trevor Horwell, CEO of Nobu Hospitality, added: “We’re thrilled to see the Viadux Two development move forward with planning approval. Manchester is a vibrant, world class city, and we’re proud to be part of a project that will bring the Nobu experience to this destination through a truly exceptional mixed-use project. Alongside our signature Nobu Hotel and Restaurant, the Nobu Residences will offer a unique opportunity to live the Nobu lifestyle. Viadux Two represents the kind of visionary development we seek – integrated, design-led, and rooted in cultural and community connection.”
Ian Simpson, co-founder of SimpsonHaugh, designer of the Viadux scheme, said: “Viadux’s phased development has required vision, a pioneering approach, and innovation to bring life back to an urban area in Manchester city centre on a challenging site that incorporates the restoration of a Grade II listed brick viaduct. Viadux Phase Two will see the development of a beautiful and elegant mixed-use building that will define the Manchester skyline, providing high-quality private and affordable homes and an amazing world-class hotel.”
Salboy’s construction partner Domis is expected to commence work on site later this year.
