SiteOwnershipCurrent StatusCapacity (bedspaces)Current Deliverability & Defensibility Rating (Red/Amber/Green)Potential Academic Opening Year (Sept)Key findings and recommendation
• Undertake independent scrutiny of the scheme's feasibility from a construction logistics perspective and what this would mean in terms of temporary disruption to Manchester and its residents.• Should the city council determine that this first step can be appropriately managed, then a development brief should be drafted and consulted upon with the universities. This should then form the basis of a developer procurement process with the chosen developer being tested on their ability to deliver the scheme and meet the requirements of the brief.
2) Cambridge HallsMMUPre-Planning720 (net increase)Amber2028• Identified as a key opportunity site within the context of Man Met's estate in terms of addressing their PBSA needs.• At this stage the scheme is still subject to business case approval from the University, which we have been advised will take place this academic year.• The proposals have not been formally tested through the planning process; however, feasibility studies have been progressed for the site which show that a scheme of this density could be appropriately accommodated on the site, within the context of planning policy and site specific planning considerations. A preapplication meeting has taken place with the LPA where feasibility options for the site received positive endorsement in principle.• Redevelopment will require the short term relocation of student bedspaces lost during construction and a phased approach may also be considered to reduce the extent of relocation.• There are no specific actions for MCC in the context of this site other than in their ultimate capacity as Local Planning Authority where they can support the positive planning of the site and the timely consideration of any future planning application.