Great Northern Warehouse transformation plan approved

Plans for the transformation of the Great Northern Warehouse along with Deansgate Terraces and the Great Northern Square have been approved by Manchester City Council.

Trilogy Real Estate and Peterson Group have been developing a series of proposals since they acquired the site in 2013 in a 10-year plan to bring to life one of Manchester’s most historic and strategically significant regeneration areas.

The see the grade II-listed Great Northern Warehouse’s current use as car park completely at odds with the quality and heritage value of the building.

The designs propose to revive it by converting the upper three storeys to high quality residential accommodation, stripping away modern additions like the parking ramps to reveal the building’s historic character.

In addition, Deansgate Terraces will be renovated to create a high-quality retail street at ground level, with residences on the upper floors.

A total of 142 new homes will be created by the development, and 44,000 sq ft of commercial space will be brought to market.

The plans were drawn up by a team of consultants including masterplanner Will Alsop’s aLL Design, architect SimpsonHaugh, Altrincham-based landscape specialist Planit-IE and interior architect Johnson Naylor. Deloitte Real Estate acted as advisers on planning and 2110 Consult was project manager.

Robert Wolstenholme of Trilogy Real Estate said: “The Great Northern Warehouse and Square offer one of the most significant regeneration opportunities in Manchester city centre.

“This will be the first part of a scheme to regenerate 6.5 acres of Manchester’s civic centre and to open up Petersfield as a walkable ‘live, work and play’ neighbourhood for the city.”

Nick Owen, Partner at SimpsonHaugh said: “Our design approach was shaped by the key principles of respecting and celebrating the site’s heritage assets and transforming the existing public realm. By stripping back the obtrusive modern additions and sensitively repairing and enhancing the original fabric, we aim to reveal this great building for the public to enjoy.”

Laura Feekins, assistant director at Deloitte Real Estate, said: “The redevelopment of the Great Northern will celebrate the built heritage of this historically significant site, whilst fulfilling its potential to become a cultural, business and residential destination different to any other in the city. This scheme represents a welcome transformation of the area, offering a distinctive, vibrant space.”

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