| Key Findings and Recommendations | · Relatively limited proposals for PBSA (maximum of 60 bedspaces).
· Given the more limited nature of the proposals, they should be capable of coming forward before a revised Development Framework.
· Our initial recommendation is to discuss with IQ and further understand their likely plans and timing for delivery. |
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| PBSA Scheme (& Operator): | John Dalton East – MMU |
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| Status: | Pre-Planning |
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| Status Rating: | Amber |
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| Site Description and Existing Use | · Located in the Deansgate Ward adjacent to Oxford Road to the east and just too the north of the Mancunian Way flyover.
· Bounded by Chester Street to the north and John Dalton Central to the west.
· John Dalton East is currently occupied by MMU's Faculty of Science and Engineering with a replacement Science and Engineering Building currently under construction to the west of the Site.
· Existing building is five storeys high and contains two internal courtyards.
· Existing building can be accessed from Chester Road and Oxford Road. |
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| Planning History | · No relevant planning history. |
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| Land Ownership | · Manchester Metropolitan University |
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| Adjacent Land Uses & Impact Considerations | · Mixed-use development (The Quadrangle) immediately to the north including student accommodation, commercial units and residential accommodation. Further beyond is the Great Marlborough Street development identified for 853 bedspaces within a 55 storey tower / MSCP.
· To the east is Circle Square which includes high density student accommodation, apartments and office development as well as the Manchester Technology Centre and Symphony Park.
· Below the Manunian Way to the east is Hatch (F&B).
· To the south is the Mancunian Way overpass with the MMU Campus just beyond, including the Law School, Library and All Saints Park.
· Immediately to the west is the MMU John Dalton West development, comprising a new building for MMU's Science and Engineering department (due to complete in Q3 2023). |
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