The historic Ice Factory building on Grimsby’s waterfront could be redeveloped after an entrepreneur submitted plans. Insider Media reports that Tom Shutes intends to convert the building into offices for the maritime sector and conference facilities that will be able to accommodate live performances.
Manchester City Council have approved two planning proposals for 4,800 new homes as part of the major Victoria North regeneration project. Housing Today reports that the plans are part of a long term goal to deliver 15,000 new homes to the area.
The new neighbourhood is known as Red Bank, and it lies to the north of the city centre. The applications consist of one project to deliver 3,250 homes to Red Bank, and a secondary scheme to build 1,550 homes at the neighbouring Victoria Riverside.
The Red Bank scheme will supply a mixture of market sale, build-to-rent, and affordable homes to the north Manchester area. There will be a new health centre, a primary school, and other commercial and community space. The plans will also see new green spaces and wetlands created.
The first scheme will be overseen by a partnership between the Far East Consortium (FEC) and Manchester City Council. Maccreanor Lavington are behind the second project, with input from the environmental consultants Useful Projects and OP-EN. It will consist of seven residential tower blocks.
Hilary Brett, project director at FEC, said: “Red Bank is one of the most under-used areas in Manchester, but its proximity to the city centre and the existing natural assets of the River Irk and St Catherine’s Wood make it the ideal location for a thriving new neighbourhood. “
Gavin White, Manchester city council’s executive member for housing and development, said: “It’s great to see the momentum continue for this part of the Victoria North programme. This area of the city centre has lain dormant for many years.”
The Victoria North project is described as “England’s biggest urban regeneration project” and is jointly funded by FEC and Manchester City Council. As well as delivering 15,000 new homes over the next 20 years, it also aims to improve transport links and create more parks and retail space to address the shortage of good quality housing in Manchester.
At the heart of the scheme is the City River Park, which covers 46 hectares of new and improved parkland. This will provide recreational facilities for the local population and serve as a natural habitat for wildlife.
The inner city population of Manchester is set to grow by 200,000 over the next 15 years. Therefore planners have consented to the extensive development of the River Irk valley, which lies just to the north of the city centre, but has remained underutilised as a brownfield site. The £4bn investment project is expected to be fully complete by 2041.
The construction phase is expected to support 6,900 jobs, which will stimulate the economic growth of the area. Ultimately, it is predicted that the extra population will boost the city’s economy by £1.2bn over the next 20 years, with £5m of council tax being generated every year to be invested in the local infrastructure and services.
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A planning application for 360 new student apartments has been submitted to Leeds City Council. Insider Media reports that Caddick Group are behind the proposals, which is a part of the wider SOYO development. The latest and final phase will see the construction of an eight storey U-shaped building.
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