Planning History	• The site was created in the 1960s for the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST). In 2004, it became formally recognised as part of the University of Manchester, with its main building renamed as the Sackville Building. • Following the completion of MECD (LPA ref: 111758/FO/2016/C1) in May 2021, the buildings on site have become surplus to requirement. • LPA ref: 068277/OO/2003/C2 – Approved 24 July 2003 (lapsed) ◦ Description: Erection of 6 storey laboratory building, with basement parking for 118 vehicles and surface level parking for 22 vehicles. • LPA ref: 096303/FO/2011/C1 – Approved 12 July 2011 ◦ Description: Landscaping and public realm works including refurbishment of steps and ramps, new planted areas, new street furniture and planting 14 new trees after the removal of 3 existing trees.
Land Ownership	• University of Manchester, predominant landowner (/ Bruntwood SciTech)
Adjacent Land Uses & Impact Considerations	• North west of the site is Piccadilly Station.
	• The IQ Granby Row Masterplan being brought forward by IQ Student is to the west of the site. This includes a number of existing buildings such as Lambert House, Cedar House, Capcis House and Fairfield Hall student accommodation. Although construction has currently stalled, the IQ Echo Street development includes three buildings (26, 19 and 13) storeys for 403 co-living units and 242 student bedspaces. • To the west and south west of the site is the Granby Row which comprises of predominantly residential and serviced apartment buildings with some commercial uses. • Immediately north / north-east of the site is the Macdonald Manchester Hotel and Unite Students Piccadilly Point and Mill Point student accommodation. Further beyond this is Mayfield Park and regeneration site. • Immediately to the east is the Mancunian Way and Manchester Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre. Beyond the Mancunian Way are the residential communities of Ardwick and Brunswick. The Ardwick Strategic Regeneration Framework envisages a mix of commercial and residential uses. • Immediately to the south the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, John Garside building, Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering • Also, to the south is the IQ Charles Street being brought forward by IQ Student. It currently consists of the Pendulum Hotel, Weston Halls and Ibis Hotel. The draft Charles St SRF envisages a high density mixed-use area with some considerable height for PBSA, residential, ground floor commercial and leisure and entertainment spaces. It also highlights opportunity for health and wellbeing facilities.
Surrounding Heights / Datum	• The IQ Granby Row area to the north includes existing buildings with heights rising to eight storeys. The stalled IQ Echo Street development will rise to 26 storeys. • To the north, heights rise up to 19 storeys (Unite Students Piccadilly Point) • To the east, heights rise to a maximum of 9 storeys (Lockton Court) although the area is generally more low-rise family housing (2-4 storeys). • To the immediate south, heights rise to 13 storeys (Faraday Tower). The IQ Charles Street masterplan to the south envisages buildings of up to 48 storeys.