Project
Planning permission secured for Victoria Point

Posted on 20 January 2025

We are delighted to share that planning consent has been secured to redevelop Victoria Point student housing in Manchester. The project sees the retrofit and expansion of Victoria Point, increasing accommodation from 566 to 876 bedspaces (a net uplift of 310 beds). Wherever possible, we have sought to retain and retrofit the existing buildings whilst two new buildings will be added.

A strong grid of windows will be set deep into new brick facades, reminiscent of historic warehouse buildings. Subtle banding and coloured ceramic detailing echoes that of Victoria Baths nearby.

New facilities include a large gym, co-working spaces, staff training facilities and meeting spaces to enhance the development’s appeal and sense of community. Generous cycle storage, improved walking connections and landscaping form part of the development’s focus on sustainability and wellbeing. The development is targeted to BREEAM Excellent and aims to achieve significant biodiversity net gains.

We very much look forward to continuing our collaboration with the fantastic project team into technical design and construction.