Manchester City Council has unanimously approved the construction of a 24-storey development near Cornbrook station, boosting urban regeneration efforts.
- The development will feature 229 residential flats and an 87-room aparthotel, marking a significant addition to the Manchester Waters masterplan.
- Forshaw Group leads the project, introducing their largest residential endeavour alongside a new aparthotel brand, Vivere Aparthotel.
- Designed by Leach Rhodes Walker, the tower will include retail and amenity spaces, enhancing the community’s vibrancy.
- Both Forshaw Group and Peel Waters express enthusiasm for the project’s contribution to a sustainable waterside community.
Manchester City Council has given its unanimous approval for a significant urban development project by the Cornbrook Metrolink station, involving the construction of a 24-storey mixed-use tower. This development is part of the broader Manchester Waters masterplan, an initiative aimed at revitalising the brownfield area and enhancing the cityscape.
The approved plan includes the construction of 229 residential flats, comprising a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, as well as five luxury penthouse apartments featuring private terraces. Alongside the residential units, the development will host an 87-room aparthotel, marking the introduction of the Vivere Aparthotel brand by Forshaw Group. The ground floor of the building will accommodate retail and amenity spaces, providing residents and visitors with essential services and commercial outlets.
Lyndon Forshaw, the chief executive of Forshaw Group, expressed excitement about the project, stating, “This will be our largest residential led scheme to date and we are excited to deliver much needed new housing as well as launching our first hotel under our new Vivere Aparthotel brand.” His sentiments were echoed by James Whittaker, managing director of Peel Waters, who acknowledged the long-term efforts to secure planning permissions, saying, “It is fantastic to see detailed planning permission being granted for another development at Manchester Waters.”
The site at Cornbrook, roughly midway between the bustling city centre and the iconic Old Trafford, is considered a pivotal gateway into Manchester. Designed by the architect firm Leach Rhodes Walker, this development promises to enhance the community’s dynamism through its inclusion of retail and amenity spaces at the ground level. The strategic location and thoughtful design aim to ensure a seamless blend with the existing urban environment, further promoting the area’s appeal as a desirable waterfront location.
Both Forshaw Group and Peel Waters have emphasised the development’s potential to contribute significantly to the creation of a vibrant and sustainable community. Their combined vision is to establish a diverse and attractive neighbourhood, offering varied tenures and lifestyle options, reinforcing Manchester’s status as a prominent urban centre.
The Cornbrook tower project signifies a transformative step forward in Manchester’s urban development efforts, promoting a vibrant community future.
