Regeneration Context & Relevant Planning Considerations	• The site falls within the endorsed North Campus SRF (2017). ◦ The scheme will combine high quality public realm with a mixture of technology, learning and research facilities, residential neighbourhoods and office campuses. ◦ Indicative heights rise to up to 24 storeys • Site located within Oxford Road Spatial Framework (endorsed by MCC Executive in March 2018) area. • The SRF makes no specific reference to the site, however more generally it seeks the following when considering new development in the study area: ◦ Promotes an increase in density and densification where that can be justified and alongside enhanced architecture and place making strategies. ◦ Promotes the need to accommodate more student housing in the area, where in accordance with Core Strategy Policy H12. • Falls adjacent to the Victoria Park, Charles Street and Granby Row Development Framework (draft for consultation in June 2020, not formally endorsed).(please cross refer to the Echo Street, Charles Street and Granby Row Pro formas • In June 2021, UoM announced a new joint venture with Bruntwood SciTech to redevelop the campus for an applied innovation district. It is understood that the JV is preparing a revised masterplan for the site, which will be subject to a refreshed SRF covering the campus to replace the 2017 document.
Site Specific Planning Policy Considerations	• Core Strategy: SO1, SO2, S05, S06, SP1, EC3, CC6, CC7, CC8, CC9, CC10, T1, T2, T2, EN1, EN2, EN3, H12, EN14, EN15, EN16, EN17, EN18, EN19, DM1, DM2, PA1 • Saved UDP Policies DC18, DC19, DC20, DC2
University support or part of either UoM or MMU redevelopment plans	• Part of UoM redevelopment plans
Heritage	• Part of the site to the north lies within the Whitworth Street Conservation Area. • Site contains three designated heritage assets: Grade II Listed Railway Viaduct, Grade II Listed Sackville Building and Grade II Listed Sculptural Wall. • Historic England feedback on the 2017 SRF indicates that the post-war campus south of the viaduct is considered to be a non-designated heritage asset. • 46 listed heritage assets located within 250m of the site, with the closest being Grade II Listed Granby House and Orient House immediately to the west.
Flood Risk and Drainage	• A majority of the site is located to the within Flood Zone 1 (low risk), however part of the site (MSCP to the west) is partially located within Flood Zone 2 (medium risk).
Transport and Access	Proximity to key destinations: • Within the UoM Campus • 6 mins to MMU Campus (0.3 miles) • 10 mins walk to RNCM (0.5 miles) • 6 mins walk to Oxford Road (0.3 miles) • 13 mins walk to city centre heart / St Peters Square (0.6 miles) • 9 mins walk to Oxford Road Station (0.4 miles) • 1 min walk to Piccadilly Station (0.1 miles) • Quick access to Mancunian Way (adjacent to south) Accessibility: • Closest convenience store located 6 minute walk (300 m) west (Tesco Express). • Restaurants, bars and other leisure uses located within a 6 mins walk west, predominantly along Oxford Road. • Close to Mancunian Way (Ring Road) for quick vehicular access. • Frequent buses run along Oxford Road (6 mins walk) as well as access to key cycling routes nearby.