Unite, MMU clear Gateway 2 hurdle
Summary
The Building Safety Regulator has approved Gateway 2 for the first phase of the £286m Cambridge Halls student accommodation redevelopment in Manchester. The scheme, led by Unite Students and Manchester Metropolitan University, will deliver 2,300 bedspaces in two phases, with construction now moving ahead following demolition and groundworks.
Why it matters
Gateway 2 approval is a key milestone for tall-building projects and signals that the scheme has met the enhanced safety requirements needed to proceed. Residential property surveyors involved in student accommodation, mixed-use development or building safety compliance should note the regulatory pathway and delivery implications.
Key points
- Building Safety Regulator approved Gateway 2 for phase one of Cambridge Halls
- Project will deliver 2,300 student bedspaces across two phases
- Demolition is complete and structural groundworks are underway
- The scheme is a joint venture between Unite Students and Manchester Metropolitan University
- Phase one is scheduled to open for the 2029/30 academic year
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