Manchester City Council has received a planning application to develop an aparthotel in the Northern Quarter district of the city centre.

Turley submitted the plans acting on behalf of Manchester based developer, Jadebricks.

The proposed redevelopment sits on the corner of Oldham Street and Spear Street and the development will be known as 'Larard's Still'.

Designed by SimpsonHaugh, the proposals are for the retention and re-use of the existing 68 Oldham St, partial retention, including the façade of the existing 70 Oldham Street, conversion of an existing warehouse building with rooftop extension and a new building of 9 storeys (plus ground floor) to create an aparthotel and flexible commercial uses.

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The existing buildings fronting Oldham Street, which have been vacant for a number of years and fallen into disrepair, will be restored to retain much of the historic fabric, while integrating with and providing a sustainable, long-term use for the vacant warehouse on Spear Street.

The proposed development will include 117 hotel bedrooms, guest lounge, gym and laundry facilities with 15 secure cycle space storage and space for two independent commercial units on the ground floor.

The scheme will add to the diverse atmosphere of the Northern Quarter as well as promoting enhanced footfall into the area. Neighbouring properties include the adjacent grade II listed Castle Hotel and 105 Oldham Street and the site is located within the Stevenson Square Conservation Area.

Amsterdam based operator, Cycas Hospitality BV will operate the hotel under Accor's 'Adagio Access' brand.

To ensure a positive design response was developed, the project team carried out early consultation with Manchester City Council and other stakeholders including Historic England and local Ward Councillors. We conducted a public consultation which concluded with an online webinar at the end of July.