New 15-storey tower block for student homes planned for city centre
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA new 15-storey tower block with over 100 student homes could soon be built in Manchester’s Oxford Road corridor. On the former site of a small car park between a railway viaduct and Charles Street, the proposals include 107 studio bedrooms, which applicant Jadebricks believes will complement the current vibrant mix of uses within this part of the city centre.
Plans, designed by SimpsonHaugh include study and amenity spaces within the complex. Study areas may allow for study as individuals and groups and the social areas may allow table games, gaming, movie screening, general socialising and dining as a group. READ MORE: Boy accused of Brianna Ghey murder was 'an extra' in a tragedy scripted and directed by girl co-accused, jurors are told READ MORE: Killers jailed for horrific revenge attack on ‘gentle giant’ who was murdered in his own home According to planning documents, the size of each unit will vary between 18.1sqm for a standard studio, with larger studios ranging between 19.3 and 25.5 sqm.
It is expected that the affordable rent rooms will be offered to any student in full time education at a Manchester university or higher education institution on a full maintenance loan.
The rooms offered at affordable rent will be of the same size as all other rooms offered to ensure that all residents are treated equally.
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