The Embankment Greengate granted planning permission
Date: 09/09/2011
Source: SKV
The Embankment Greengate, a partnership between Ask Developments and Network Rail situated on the northern bank of the River Irwell in Manchester city centre, has secured planning permission to develop a 200,000 sq ft Grade A office building and a new 445 space multi-storey car park..
The extensive regeneration of this long-neglected and underused site is a priority for Salford City Council as it provides better links between Salford and Manchester’s Medieval quarter. The historical site, including Manchester's old Exchange Station, will become a vibrant new business destination right at the core of the city region.
The first phase of the development will be 101 Embankment – a 200,000 sq ft BREEAM Excellent office building which will be available for occupation in Spring 2014.
Work has already begun on the public realm which will help to revitalise an area of Salford that is literally a stone's throw away from the heart of Manchester city centre. The new public spaces will open in Spring 2012.
Alan Burke, Director at Ask Developments, said; “The continued strength of the occupier market in the city centre and the lack of new Grade A space likely to be available in 2013/14 gives both Salford City Council and ourselves the confidence that now is the right time to be planning speculative development.
“We are working closely with Salford City Council and Network Rail to deliver our joint ambitions for this landmark site.”
David Biggs, director of property at Network Rail, said: “The number of people using Manchester Victoria set to double by 2019. Network Rail’s plans for investment at the station will help stimulate the requirement for high-quality commercial office space in the heart of the city.
We’ve been working with Ask Developments, and Salford City Council on this project for several years and we’re pleased that work on the public realm is now on site. This development, along with our plans for the station, will be key to the wider regeneration of the north of the city.”