Simpson Haugh gets green light for 51-storey Manchester towers

By Jim Dunton2022-03-21T14:15:00

Source: Simpson Haugh

But viability concerns see city’s 20% affordable housing target ditched yet again

Simpson Haugh has won planning permission for two 51-storey residential tower blocks in central Manchester, but the scheme has drawn criticism for failing to meet affordable housing targets.

It is the second time this year that proposals drawn up by the practice for developer Renaker have been consented without delivering on Manchester’s 20% affordability target.

Already registered? Login here

To continue enjoying Building.co.uk, sign up for free guest access

Existing subscriber? LOGIN

Stay at the forefront of thought leadership with news and analysis from award-winning journalists. Enjoy company features, CEO interviews, architectural reviews, technical project know-how and the latest innovations.

Limited access to building.co.uk
Breaking industry news as it happens
Breaking, daily and weekly e-newsletters

Get your free guest access SIGN UP TODAY

Subscribe now for unlimited access

Subscribe to Building today and you will benefit from:

Unlimited access to all stories including expert analysis and comment from industry leaders
Our league tables, cost models and economics data
Our online archive of over 10,000 articles
Building magazine digital editions
Building magazine print editions
Printed/digital supplements

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

View our subscription options and join our community