New Developments For 6 Major Manchester Railway Stations
Manchester’s six biggest railway stations will be at the heart of a new regeneration scheme in the city after a new partnership was announced. Building Design reports that Network Rail and Transport for Greater Manchester have agreed to work together to bring new infrastructure, housing and commercial developments to the selected areas.
The plans encompass the city’s core rail stations, namely Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Victoria, Manchester Oxford Road, Deansgate, Salford Central and Salford Crescent. They will look to accommodate the future HS2 connections and reduce the need for car journeys within the city centre.
Network Rail group property director Robin Dobson said the deal was a “landmark moment for Manchester and Salford”. He added: “The partnership will leverage our combined resources and skills to unlock commercial regeneration opportunities surrounding stations and support infrastructure upgrades.”
“We look forward to working closely with both local authorities and key stakeholders to accelerate development delivery of homes, workspace, leisure and community benefits, which over the coming decade will provide a positive impact for the region.”
Transport for Greater Manchester head of rail Simon Elliot said: “As two of the most significant landowners in Manchester, it makes sense for our organisations to work together. We are looking to combine our efforts to deliver more infrastructure and transportation value, whilst delivering homes that benefit local communities as well.”
Elsewhere in the region, the historic Warwick cotton mill in Middleton is set to be redeveloped into 300 apartments, the Manchester Evening News reports. The Grade II listed building was badly damaged by fire in 2018 and it has since been vacant and fallen into a poor state of disrepair and been subject to vandalism.
An unloved office block next to the mill will be demolished as part of the plans, and redeveloped into further apartments. There are also plans for new shopping and leisure facilities and there will be a function room for conferences and weddings.
A planning statement said.“Proposals will breathe new life into a Grade II Listed vacant mill and remove the eyesore of London House, and allow the site to fully contribute to the on-going regeneration of Middleton.”
“Warwick Mill is in a particularly poor state of repair and without considerable intervention and investment, there is a very real risk of the building’s deterioration accelerating which could result in total loss.”
“The iconic mill will be refurbished and repurposed including a rooftop extension, with neighbouring land developed, to provide 281 new homes, commercial and retail spaces and open space.”
Warwick Mill was built in 1907 and consists of five floors and is approximately 90 metres in length. The interior is of open plan design with large windows typical of red brick mills of the era. The original glazed wall tiling in the former engine room will be preserved.
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