Bid launched to develop 23-storey city centre residential scheme

Plans have been lodged for a 23-storey residential scheme in Manchester city centre.

The multimillion-pound build-to-rent (BTR)  development, by property investment and development company, Zephyr X, will be situated at the corner of Carnarvon Street and Cheetham Hill Road.

The proposal includes 237 one- and two-bedroom apartments and a ground floor commercial unit. 

Construction of the design-conscious development of new homes for rent on land bound by Cheetham Hill Road, Carnarvon Street and Gibson Place, could begin later this year, depending on planning consent.

The building has been designed by Manchester-based architects, Hawkins\Brown. It will complement the cluster of new buildings emerging around the Great Ducie Street, Green Quarter and Red Bank area.

Zephyr X, with a particular focus on BTR and healthcare facilities, says it leads the way in creating beautiful, state-of-the-art spaces that integrate the latest technology with cutting-edge design, enabling people to live their best lives.

Graham Haydon-White, managing director at Zephyr X, said: “We have taken the next exciting step on our journey to deliver a fantastic new residential development at Cheetham Hill Road by submitting a detailed planning application following our consultation with local stakeholders.

“Our proposals offer an exciting opportunity to support the ongoing regeneration of this increasingly vibrant corner of Manchester and to help meet the established demand for high quality accommodation in the city centre.”

He added: “Being just a 10-minute walk from Victoria Station, with easy accessibility to additional public transport, this is an exceptionally sustainable location for our new build-to-rent development.”