Surrounding Heights / Datum	● To the north, heights rise up to ten storeys - Burlington Square apartments. ● To the east, heights rise up to a maximum of four storeys (Bright Building).
	● To the south of the site there is low rise R&D buildings and the Base building which rises up to five storeys. ● To the west and south west the low-rise residential accommodation typically comprises 2-3 storey houses and apartment blocks. There are a number of residential blocks further beyond, the closest which rises to 9 storeys i.e. Fulton Court (9 storeys) and Duffield Court (14 storeys) ● MSP SRF Update (2018) references the increased scale of surrounding developments and the prominence of the site on the corner of Burlington Street and Boundary / Greenheys Lane.
Regeneration Context & Relevant Planning Considerations	● Site located within Oxford Road Spatial Framework (endorsed by MCC Executive in March 2018) area. ○ The SRF highlights MSP as an area suitable for increased density ● Site located within Manchester Science Park SRF Update area (endorsed by MCC Executive in September 2019). ○ Identifies potential for a purpose-built student residential accommodation (PBSA) scheme on the vacant McDougall Centre site, which would provide accommodation for, and be managed by, UoM ○ The McDougall Centre site provides an opportunity for increased density, as identified within the Oxford Road Corridor Spatial Plan. ○ Initial feasibility work identifies capacity for a student residential development of between 6 and 10 storeys, reflecting the increased scale of surrounding developments and the prominence of the site on the corner of Burlington Street and Boundary / Greenheys Lane.
Site Specific Planning Policy Considerations	● Core Strategy: SO1, SO2, S05, S06, SP1, EN1, EN2, EN4, EN6, EN9, EN14, EN15, EN16, EN17, EN18, EN19, T1, T2, DM1 and H12. ● Saved UDP Policies DC20 and DC26.
University support or part of either UoM or MMY redevelopment plans	● Yes
Heritage	● Site is not located within a conservation area. ● Site does not contain any listed heritage assets. ● There are 3 listed heritage assets located within 250m of the Site with the nearest being the Grade II Listed Pharmacy Department of UoM being 125m north.
Flood Risk and Drainage	● The site is largely within Flood Zone 1, however part of the site falls within Flood Zone 2 (medium risk) along Burlington Street to the northern boundary.
Transport and Access	Proximity to key destinations: ● 7 mins walk to MMU Campus (0.4 miles) ● Adjacent to the UoM Campus ● 7 mins walk to RNCM (0.4 miles) ● 7 mins walk to Oxford Road (0.3 miles) ● 24 mins walk to city centre heart / St Peters Square (1.2 miles) ● 20 mins walk to Oxford Road Station (1 mils) ● 26 mins walk to Piccadilly Station (1.3 miles) Accessibility: ● Closest convenience store located 1 minute walk (36m) west. ● Restaurants, bars and other leisure uses located within a 10 mins walk north and east, predominantly along Oxford Road. ● Adjacent to Greenheys Lane for quick vehicular access onto Princess Parkway. ● Frequent buses run along Boundary Lane (2 mins walk) and Higher Cambridge Street (5 mins walk) as well as access to key cycling routes. ● Located on a key pedestrian route from UoM to Hulme and adjacent to existing student residential uses.
Ground Conditions	● No ground conditions information available.
Ecology	● No ecological designations on site. ● No Tree Preservation Orders. ● C. 28 trees currently on site - note the 3:1 typical MCC tree replacement ratio. ● Any proposals will need to be cogniscent of future BNG (10%) statutory requirement currently expected to be in force August 2023.