Manchester sets out to refuse McGoff’s 153 flats
Summary
Manchester City Council’s planning committee has indicated it is minded to refuse a proposed 17-storey, 153-flat scheme off Rochdale Road. The main concerns were the absence of affordable housing, potential harm to the nearby grade II-listed Marble Arch public house, and the lack of parking.
Why it matters
The case highlights how planning committees are weighing viability arguments against affordable housing policy and heritage impacts. For surveyors, it is a useful example of the planning risks affecting residential schemes in dense urban locations.
Key points
- Committee voted against officer recommendation and moved towards refusal
- No affordable homes were included in the proposed scheme
- Concerns were raised about impact on the grade II-listed Marble Arch pub
- The development was designed as car-free with 108 cycle spaces
- A viability assessment by CBRE said affordable housing would push the scheme into a loss
Organisations:
Manchester City Council, McGoff, CBRE, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Jon Matthews Architects, WSP
Regulations:
planning policy, affordable housing policy
Locations:
Manchester, Rochdale Road, Marble Arch public house
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