The McGoff Group has released the first visuals for its proposed development on Rochdale Road, which is currently in for planning and part of Manchester City Council’s Victoria North regeneration project.
The official CGIs showcase how the McGoff Group plan to transform the brownfield site into a contemporary residential scheme comprising 153 units made up of one, two and three bedroom apartments, set among green open space.
The release of these visuals coincides with the Group being awarded a subsidised loan from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), testament to its support of the scheme.
All previous images of this proposed development were simply work in progress visuals, created for initial massing and consultation purposes.
Having revised the original plans for the development, following feedback from local stakeholders, businesses and residents, the new, proposed plans have addressed the two main concerns raised at the consultation; proximity to the Marble Arch pub and lack of green space.
The building is now 13 metres away from the Marble Arch and there is a dedicated green space in between the pub and the apartments, a rarity with city centre developments.
The development adopts impressive green credentials with a robust fabric-first and fossil- fuel free energy strategy. It incorporates high performance building fabric, air source heat pump technology, mechanical ventilation with heat recovery and rooftop solar PV.
The scheme achieves a 71% reduction in regulated residential carbon emissions (compared with Part L 2021) and exceeds Greater Manchester’s space-heating demand target, delivering a highly energy-efficient development aligned with local net zero carbon emission objectives.
Chris McGoff, Director at the McGoff Group, says: “The release of the new, official visuals will allow local residents as well as potential city centre renters the opportunity to understand more clearly how this proposed development will look.
“We have worked closely with the Council and several specialist organisations to ensure the scheme is environmentally considered, efficient and sustainable. Ultimately, the redevelopment of this brownfield land will not only provide much need, high quality, modern housing in the city centre for a rapidly growing rental market, but also drastically improve the street scene of Rochdale Road, a key objective of the Council.
“The funding received from the GMCA highlights their support of our plans to deliver new homes.”
This proposed new development is phase II of the McGoff Group’s Downtown Victoria North scheme. Phase I will see 237 apartments delivered, due to complete this summer. Strong interest has been registered to date, ahead of the official launch, testament to the growing rental market in Manchester and the Group’s reputation for delivering exceptionally designed, high quality homes.
Chris continues: “The interest in Downtown Victoria North (phase I) supports both the Council’s regeneration project in this area and demand for additional housing, which phase II will provide. Jobs will be created, and the development will inevitably boost the local economy.”
Driven by second generation family values, innovation, excellence and operational expertise, the McGoff Group has a seamless ability to acquire, design, build, operate and maintain making it the favoured choice for clients, funders, joint venture partners and supply chain partners alike. For further information, please visit www.mcgoffgroup.com
