A £1bn scheme to double the size of MediaCityUK has today been approved by Salford City Council.
Each of the eight new plots has been designed by a different architect
The expansion – which is expected to complete in 2026 – comprises ten new buildings, 1800 new homes and over 500,000 square feet of office space, alongside retail/leisure space and public realm.
Welcoming the news, Salford City Mayor Paul Dennet said the scheme represents a “major building boom in Salford”.
First opened in 2011, phase one of MediaCityUK is now complete, with 250 businesses employing over 7000 people (3000 of which work at the BBC) across the £650m site.
MediaCityUk developers Peel first received ten-year outline planning consent for phase two back in October 2006, a condition being that detailed proposals were submitted before the deadline expired in October 2016.
Among the new plans are:
The Arcade – retail/leisure and office space around a pedestrian arcade with office space above.
Studio Square – office building and pocket park.
Georgian Square – a new public courtyard, a six-storey podium on top of which would be two slender taller buildings of 14 and 25 storeys with residents terraces and winter gardens, and 18 three-storey live/work units and separate commercial office space.
Market Square – a contemporary ‘village hall’ with seating for dining and square for markets and events.
London Square – 14 three storey town houses with 460 apartments on the upper floors, and gym, cinema room and shared office space.
Northern Edge – a new ‘gateway’ to MediaCityUK comprising three buildings with 632 apartments, six two storey live/work units, office space, retail and leisure uses, a cycle hub and three multi-storey car parks.
Stephen Wild, Managing Director, MediaCityUK said: “Phase two will provide a unique opportunity for a new generation of designs to complement what is already a thriving and vibrant destination."
Each of the eight new plots has been designed by a different architect, with a sixth co-ordinating the overall layout.
Here's how it will change:
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