HeritageNo Listed Buildings located on or adjacent to the site, nor is it located within a Conservation Area however the Whitworth Street Conservation Area lies approximately 70 metres to the north east. There are 20 listed heritage assets within 250m of the site, with the closest being the Grade II Listed Dancehouse Theatre, 40m east.
Flood Risk and DrainageFalls within Flood Zone 2 (medium risk)
Transport and AccessProximity to key destinations: Manchester Oxford Road Rail Station is located approximately 135m to the north of the site. Manchester Piccadilly Train Station and Tram Stop, is approximately 800m to the north-east of the Site. Less than 100m from Oxford Road. St Peter's Square Metrolink stop is located approximately 580m to the north. MMU Campus located 100m to the south. UoM Campus located 9 mins walk (0.5 mile). Accessibility: Closest convenience store located 1 minute walk (50m) east. Restaurants, bars and other leisure uses located within a 2 mins walk north, predominantly along Oxford Road.
Frequent buses run along Oxford Road (2 mins walk) as well as access to key cycling routes.
Ground ConditionsGround conditions report concludes there a limited amounts of contaminants within the made ground however these can be easily removed through site remediation.
EcologyNo ecological designations on the site. No Tree Preservation Orders. No trees on site.
NoiseThe approved noise report concludes that with the appropriate specification of the proposed building facades (e.g. glazing), road traffic and railway noise from local sources, can be controlled to ensure an internal living environment at the proposed development appropriate for residential occupation.
Air QualityThis site is located within the Manchester Air Quality Management Area which is an area where proactive management measures are encouraged to address national air quality objectives.
Green and Blue InfrastructureThe MCC Green and Blue Infrastructure Strategy identifies the buildings at First Street for increased density to create space for green and blue infrastructure.
Daylight and SunlightThe scheme will result in the loss of some daylight/sunlight; however, the LPA has reviewed the submitted technical assessments and concluded that overall these effects fall within the relevant guidelines.
Townscape and Visual ImpactThe approved TVIA concludes the development will provide a beneficial impact on the local townscape.
Capacity (indicative)850 PBSA beds, as per planning permission 121252/FO/2018
Infrastructure Capacity (limitations)N/A
Buildability / Constriction LogisticsThe applicant has been working with a tier one contractor throughout the application process and has prepared detailed evidence around construction logistics and construction, in order to prove that the scheme can be delivered in an acceptable way. This includes maintaining access to retained car parking spaces during the construction process.
ViabilityThe applicant has confirmed that the proposals are viable during the planning application process.