Manchester-based developer, Generation Ltd, has submitted a planning application for 27 new build residential apartments at the former Bull’s Head site on Chester Road which closed in the early 1990’s and burnt down in 2012.
In an off-market deal, Generation purchased the site earlier this year and is advanced in discussions on a number of other opportunities in the area which will be announced in due course.
Planning was submitted following pre-application discussions with Manchester City Council and a public consultation for local residents held in November. Should planning be approved, work is expected to start in mid-2018 with completion in summer 2019. Sales information will be released once pricing has been finalised following planning approval.
Consisting of 18 two-bed and nine one-bed apartments, the scheme has two levels of outdoor terraces. There is a private courtyard area for tenants and a number of the duplex apartments include a private terrace. The scheme also includes car parking and cycle storage.
Shehzad Chaudhri co-founder at Generation Ltd said:
“We saw a real opportunity with the Chester Road site due to its proximity to the city centre and the continued expansion of the Castlefield and Cornbrook community where a number of other schemes are coming to fruition.
“Our scheme offers something slightly different to the mix of developments already in the pipeline, an alternative to the large-scale build to rent option. We have seen a growing trend for smaller, more cohesive neighbourhoods and that’s the choice we are offering here. We will be introducing state-of-the-art technology from Wondrwall to all the apartments that will not only reduce running costs but also give occupiers the smart-home functionality that modern lifestyles demand. We are very excited to be one of the first to be using this smart-tech and will be incorporating it into all our future developments as we feel that this will become the normal standard going forward.
“We’re always looking for sites and opportunities, some of which are likely to be schemes that others may not consider as they don’t feel that the scale is large enough for them.”
The architect for the project is Ollier Smurthwaite. The rest of the design team is made up of Paul Butler Associates (planning consultant), Zerum (project managers), Curtains (transport), Civic Engineers (structural) and Dan (M&E).
Generation Ltd is also involved in a number of schemes in Manchester including The Toast Rack, New Brunswick and Bridgewater Road, Altrincham.
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