Background

The previous design for the scheme presented in October 2020 comprised a ground plus 15 storey office building supported by a ground floor restaurant.

While those who responded to the consultation overwhelmingly agreed that the site was in need of investment to support wider regeneration objectives, a number of concerns were expressed by local residents. These included that the scale and appearance of the building: that it would be out of keeping with the Conservation Area and that it could adversely impact residents’ privacy and sunlight.

In developing a new design for One North Parade, we’ve taken feedback from the local community as our starting point.

Alongside this new design, further assessment work has been undertaken testing the viability of options to retain and re-use the existing buildings on the site. These detailed appraisals have been independently assessed and commended by Historic England and Manchester City Council, with both organisations accepting that re-use options would not sustain the long-term viable future of the buildings.