the planning process is a significant potential risk to the delivery of this site, with a key issue being the potential for objections from the local community at Ardwick. • In addition, we understand that the PBSA development will only be allowed to come forward as part of a wider mixed use commercial development, consistent with Development Plan policy and the SRF for the site. • In addition, there is a need for a degree of collaboration between different land owners in order to establish a cohesive masterplan for the UBS site as a whole, noting that some elements (including Tai Wu and W.H. Lung are likely to continue in their current operation for many years as they are successful businesses. • Our recommendation is for MCC to proactively use the planning process and their land ownership interests to facilitate comprehensive mixed use development of the site with the right outcomes.
PBSA Scheme (& Operator):	Whitworth Park Halls of Residence, University of Manchester
Status:	Pre-planning: Identified for redevelopment with development framework
Status Rating:	Amber
[F4]	[F3]
Site Description and Existing Use	• Currently occupied by existing Whitworth Park Halls of Residence - eight blocks of student accommodation (each rising to five storeys). The existing block fronting Oxford Road comprises of accommodation on the upper floor with retail units at ground floor level. The current facilities are reaching the end of their life and do not generally meet with the expectations of students (or their parents). • Located off Oxford Road, in Ardwick Ward. Hulme Ward is located to the north and south with Dilworth Street forming the southern boundary. • Bounded by Dilworth Street to the north, Oxford Road to the east, Denmark Road to the south and Acomb Street to the west. • Whitworth Art Gallery and Whitworth Park located to the south. Manchester Royal Infirmary campus lies beyond Oxford Road.