Glenbrook submits plans for 232-unit Castlefield development

Property firm Glenbrook has submitted plans for a new 232-unit residential development in the Castlefield area of Manchester.

The scheme, to be delivered on the site of the former Shepherd Gilmour offices and adjacent land, is the latest in a series of private rented sector projects from Glenbrook.

With designs by Manchester firm AEW Architects, the eight- to 12-story development proposal includes 200,000 sq ft of residential space, a residents’ gym and basement car park, storage facilities, communal areas, gardens and co-working space.

Discussing the plans, Glenbrook director Ian Sherry said: “We have spent time designing a scheme that architecturally responds to its location and environment, but also importantly provides the appropriate facilities and living accommodation internally that will attract and retain residents that are seeking well designed and professionally managed and maintained accommodation.

“This area of the city is attracting a significant level of new investment that is building on the success of existing schemes in the area.”

Glenbrook was advised by professional services firm Deloitte during the planning stage, as well as AEW Architects, Abacus Cost Consultants and civil engineering services firm SGI Shepherd Gilmour.

If approval is given, the firm hopes to commence work on the 1.25-acre site between Ellesmere Street and Chester Road in May 2016, with completion due in Summer 2018.

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