Summary:
- The Building Safety Regulator has approved the first phase of a 2,300-bed student accommodation project at Cambridge Halls, Manchester, following planning consent from Manchester City Council, allowing construction to advance after demolition and groundworks have begun.
- Unite Students and Manchester Metropolitan University are jointly delivering the development, with the university holding a 30% stake; the first phase will provide 1,101 beds across multiple buildings, including 24- and 30-storey towers, targeting completion for the 2029/30 academic year.
- The scheme features a mix of cluster flats and studios designed by Cartwright Pickard, aiming to offer modern student living with enhanced shared spaces that support both residents and the wider university community.
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