A new 44-storey skyscraper with 364 apartments is planned next to Deansgate Train Station in Manchester.
- The proposed building would enhance the city’s skyline, subject to approval from Manchester City Council next year.
- Daniel Roberts, Development Director at Glenbrook, emphasised the project’s sustainable location and cultural proximity.
- Tony O’Brien from Sheppard Robson highlighted the design’s interaction with the local environment.
- This development follows recent city council approvals for other major structures.
Plans have emerged for a new skyscraper in Manchester city centre, earmarked for land adjacent to Deansgate Train Station at Whitworth Street West. The 44-storey building aims to add 364 apartments to the area, further densifying Manchester’s vibrant cityscape. Approval from Manchester City Council is anticipated next year, potentially marking another significant addition to the city’s growing number of high-rise buildings.
Daniel Roberts, Development Director at Glenbrook, expressed excitement about the new development. He stated, “As a Manchester-based developer, we are excited about the prospect of embarking on a landmark development in the heart of our city.” He noted the site’s sustainability and its proximity to Manchester’s cultural and leisure attractions as key advantages.
Tony O’Brien, a partner at Sheppard Robson, commented on the design’s integration with local features. “The project is an opportunity to create high-quality homes that will sit comfortably in the context of Whitworth Street,” he said. O’Brien highlighted plans to open up the site to new public realms, animating the streetscape and enhancing connectivity to Knott Mill and First Street. The design carefully reflects the area’s rich history and material palette, linking closely to the listed railway viaduct and Deansgate Station.
The announcement of this new development comes after city council leaders approved plans for the tallest skyscraper outside London in August. This new addition, planned for Great Jackson Street, is set to stand at 71 storeys and 213 metres, surpassing the Deansgate Square South Tower. Although formidable, this structure will be nearly 100 metres shorter than The Shard, the tallest building in the UK.
Complementing the ongoing architectural evolution, The Landmark Pinnacle in London remains the tallest residential skyscraper at 233 metres. This Manchester proposal underlines the city’s burgeoning development landscape, striving to match major cities while preserving its unique character.
The planned skyscraper is poised to significantly contribute to Manchester’s architectural landscape, contingent on council approval.
