Gary Neville has dispelled rumours that plans for his 700,000 sq ft development, St. Michael’s, have been ‘pulled’.
Following his talk at international property exhibition, MIPIM, Gary said that proposals for the development will be refined, to ensure the final design is ‘perfect’ for Manchester. This will result in a short-term planning delay while designs are amended, but not a full withdrawal of the initial submission.
During a 15-minute presentation at MIPIM (click here to view), Gary Neville outlined how the currently underused and dilapidated space in the city centre, which currently employs just four people and is often blighted by anti-social behaviour, will be transformed into a unique and modern 700,000 sq. ft. space, that blends old and new harmoniously.
The development, designed by Make Architects, will also comprise a brand-new synagogue, an internationally renowned five-star hotel, 159 apartments, grade A offices and three striking public and leisure spaces. It will also create an extra 1,500 jobs for the area.
Gary Neville, Director of Jackson’s Row Developments Limited, said:
“Manchester deserves a world class development, like St. Michael’s. We believe that in a city that aspires to be global, the best of old and best of new can live together, however we are going to make further refinements – it has to be perfect for Manchester.”
He added:
“Aside from creating 1,500 jobs, St Michael’s will contribute a total GVA in excess £80m.”
Plans for the development have been submitted to Manchester City Council by the applicant’s Planning Consultant, Zerum Consult, following an extensive public consultation period.
Plans for the development have been submitted to Manchester City Council by the applicant’s Planning Consultant, Zerum Consult, following an extensive public consultation period.
A report issued by PlacesMatter! Following a consultation with the St. Michael’s development team summarised: ‘This development has the potential to change the character of streets in the vicinity’
‘This project can stitch the wider neighbourhood together and provide opportunities for more regeneration to occur beyond the red line boundary’.