Property briefs: LPC’s housing plan for Ordsall; Solution Builders; Stamford House
SALFORD-based LPC Living has announced plans for 140 homes on the site of a former district centre in Ordsall.
The scheme, designed by Cheshire-based Mimar architects, would be a mix of houses and apartments.
LPC is also proposing public realm improvements to the area outside the Ordsall community café.
The plans will be available at three public consultation events in the coming weeks.
LPC marketing manager Scott Neal said: “We have worked closely with Salford City Council and the local community for the past 10 years to help transform the area with quality, affordable homes and much needed new amenities. The former district centre is an important site at the heart of the estate and its redevelopment will help further transform Ordsall.”
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TELECOMS business Solutions Builders has taken a 1,800 sq ft office at Orbit Developments’ Kingsley Hall at Manchester Airport.
The company specialises in the hospitality and retail markets, and its clients include Corinthia Hotels, Emirates and Citroen.
Chief executive Chris Brassington said: “We are delighted to be based at Kingsley Hall within Manchester’s Enterprise Zone and the benefits that come with it. Due to the nature of our business, we required high quality office space coupled with being located at the motorway end of the airport for ease of connectivity.”
Orbit leasing surveyor Phil Meakin said: “This letting typifies the healthy level of interest we have had in the building ranging from small businesses to larger corporates.”
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STAMFORD House in Altrincham has attracted three more retailers.
The former office block is being converted into shops and residential apartments.
Urmston based Cycle Manchester has taken 1,200 sq ft at 15 Moss Lane to open a cycling coffee shop called Velo Espresso – Cycle Manchester.
Retailers Hummingbird Flowers and Vintage Angel Home & Gifts have joined forces to open at the 5 Moss Lane near the tram station. The 652 sq ft outlet has been taken on a five-year lease.
Meanwhile, Close Male Grooming, a barbers, has taken a five year lease on the 442 sq ft retail outlet at 3 Moss Lane.
The conversion of the block, built in 1905, by developer Petros, also includes 24 apartments.
