Appendix A – PBSA Pipeline Site Assessment Proformas
| PBSA Scheme (& Operator): | Cambridge Street Circus | |
| Status: | Pre-Planning (early feasibility/ capacity work undertaken) | |
| Status Rating: | Amber | |
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| Site Description and Existing Use | • The site is currently comprised of the Cambridge Street Junction which is a roundabout that intersects Cambridge Street which runs north to south and sits beneath the Mancunian Way flyover which cuts across the site east to west. The circular island feature within the middle is comprised of pathways connecting to underpasses which lead north, south, east and west of the junction. There are a number of trees and some grassed verges within the site. • It is within the city centre, and partly falling within the Deansgate Ward (to the north of the Mancunian Way) and partly in the Hulme Ward (to the south of the Mancunian Way). | |
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| Planning History | • No relevant planning history. | |
| Land Ownership | • The site is owned by Manchester City Council. | |
| Adjacent Land Uses & Impact Considerations | • Immediately to the north east is the MMU John Dalton West development, comprising a new building for MMU's Science and Engineering department (due to complete in Q3 2023). Beyond this is the remainder of the John Dalton complex as well as a residential-led community with supporting retail and leisure uses. • Immediately to the north west is Unite Students Medlock House and Parkway Gate student accommodation blocks. Further beyond this is First Street South with the two plots closest to the site comprising a co-living development which started construction in March 2022 (2,224 units in up to 45 storeys). • Immediately to the south west of the site is the residential community of Hulme which is comprised of low-rise family housing. Further to the south along Cambridge Street there is some small scale student accommodation including Cambridge House and Chester House. • Immediately to the south east of the site is MMU's Campus, with the closest buildings being the Faculty of Business and Law and Cambridge Hall student accommodation. | |