Plans submitted for 251-home Manchester scheme

A Manchester city centre development is set to deliver hundreds of new homes as part of wider regeneration efforts.

Plans have been submitted to Manchester City Council for a 24-storey development at the Green Quarter, delivering 251 homes on land bounded by Cheetham Hill Road, Lord Street and Fernie Street.

The scheme, brought forward by Enabl on behalf of Linear Living and designed by AEW Architects, marks the developer’s first project in Manchester city centre.

Proposals include a mix of apartments and four townhouses, alongside seven homes designed to be adaptable for residents with additional needs, including wheelchair users.

The development, dubbed ‘One Lord Street,’ aims to regenerate a previously underused site and complement wider transformation in the area, which sits adjacent to the Strangeways and Cambridge Strategic Regeneration Framework.

Design features include a red brick façade reflecting the area’s heritage, active street-level frontages and a focus on modern, flexible living through dual-aspect apartments.

Residents will benefit from shared facilities including a communal lounge and roof terrace, with some homes also featuring private outdoor space.

Phil Hepworth, director at AEW Architects, said: “Located at the northern gateway into Manchester City Centre, Lord Street presented a unique opportunity to complete the Green Quarter and shape a key arrival point into the city.

“Sustainability, connectivity and quality of life were the guiding principles throughout our ambition to create a design that balances ambition with context, enhances the streetscape, complements the Green Quarter and responds sensitively to its surroundings.”

Stephen Holmes, chief executive of Linear Living, added: “We see this as a gateway scheme, with the opportunity to make a strong architectural statement while contributing to the wider regeneration of the Green Quarter. 

“Working with an experienced project team, we have developed designs that are commercially viable and aligned with the long-term vision for the area.”

Subject to approval, construction is expected to begin before the end of 2026, with completion targeted for early 2029.

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