Phase 1 in sight

Phase 1 planning applications are submitted this summer for £1.1bn scheme at Mayfield.

The most significant regeneration project in the City for a generation, this 30-acre site taking in the landmark Mayfield railway depot next to Piccadilly Station, includes a 6.5-acre public park which has already generated strong local support.

Centred around the River Medlock the majority of the park and public realm will, subject to consent, be delivered in this first phase. The vision is to create significant managed open space, regenerated riverbanks, and a haven for nature in the city’s first park in a century.

Also included in this first phase of planning applications is an eight-storey commercial office development of 90,000 sq ft and a multi-storey car park on Baring Street with circa 550 spaces made up of standard and electric charging point bays with flexibility built-in to alter the quantities of each or re purpose the structure when car requirements dwindle.

Four community consultation events are set for early May and architects, planners and other members of the regeneration team will be on hand to take members of the public through the proposals and encourage feedback. It is important to The Mayfield Partnership behind the scheme, that this part of Manchester, with a strong industrial and social past, comes back to life with the support of the local community. Please come and have your say:

Mayfield Depot, Baring Street, Manchester. M1 2PY

Friday 10^th May, 12 – 7pm

Saturday 11^th May 12 – 7pm

Medlock Primary School, Wadeson Road, Manchester. M13 9UJ

Friday 17^th May 1 – 4.30pm

Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester City Centre

Saturday 18^th May, 12 – 5pm

The Mayfield Partnership comprises LCR, Manchester City Council, Transport for Greater Manchester and regeneration specialist U+I and its plan is to create, over the next decade, an iconic mixed-use community. World-class office space, homes, leisure facilities, event space, bars and restaurants are envisaged around the park and extensive public realm.

Adrian Lee, Development Manager at LCR, said: “Mayfield will be an exemplar of what can be achieved when the public and private sectors come together to combine their skills, assets and expertise: a truly distinctive place which will deliver commercial and social value in equal measure and a magnet for enterprising and creative people and organisations.”

Mike Mellor, Head of Commercial and Marketing at Transport for Greater Manchester, said: “What will be unique about this project is its blend of qualities and assets: we are combining green space and the river with truly inspiring architecture, all in a place which is astonishingly well served by transport infrastructure. It’s a hugely exciting opportunity for the city region.”

James Heather, Development Director at U+I, said: “At the heart of our vision is the creation of a world class and socially inclusive neighbourhood which will attract businesses, residents and visitors, all drawn by the quality and vibrancy of the environment we are creating.

“We look forward to sharing our detailed proposals with the people of Manchester in May this year and I know from the conversations I have had with many people over the last two years there is a great deal of excitement about what Mayfield will deliver for our city.”

Subject to consent, work will begin later this year.