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Another new hotel for the city centre!(I will include the rest, built and proposed as soon as I've got time)

City Centre Ward 077062/FO/2005/C2 08/11/2005 Corner Of Wyre Street And Fairfield Street Adjacent To Manchester Piccadilly Station City Construction of new 73 bedroom hotel with ancillary functions and 4 meeting rooms
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Some shocking mistakes in that document apart from the ones mentioned. I think there are more location mistakes than correct ones.

Hazel Grove/Bramhall - Lancashire. I never knew Bramhall was near Blackburn.

They've put Altrincham in Greater Manchester but Sale and Stretford in Cheshire.
 
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I have just read on the MEN website that Manchester City Council have failed in their attempt to secure a CPO for the Fire Station on London Rd. Devastated, no doubt the building will now be left to fall down! I've just emailed Brittania and requested that they start work asap and prove me wrong. I won't hold my breath!!
 
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Hotel Occupancy Up In Greater Manchester

Manchester's hotel trade gets a trading upgrade

VISIT Manchester ’s latest occupancy data shows that the city’s hotels are at their busiest since 2003.

In one weekend alone (8 -9 October) Peter Kay’s performance at the MEN Arena, The Rugby Superleague final at Old Trafford, the Manchester Food and Drink Festival and the Hindu Festival helped occupancy levels reach an average of 97%.

The average hotel occupancy in the city centre for the entire month of October was 83%, compared to 75% for the same month in 2010. Across Greater Manchester, the average occupancy level was 81%, up from 74% in 2010.

The Conservative Party Conference at Manchester Central also contributed to this monthly average.

Paul Simpson, managing director of Visit Manchester, said: “October is a particularly busy month for the city and key events are a big driver for the local economy. It’s great to see that visitors are making the most out their trip by staying overnight.

“Looking ahead, we’re hopeful that December will continue this success. With live events such as Sir Paul McCartney and Coldplay at the MEN Arena and the ever popular Christmas Markets; it is likely that there will be a significant demand for accommodation in the city centre.”

Manchester welcomes more than 800,000 international visitors each year. The city’s tourism industry generates £5.5 billion a year for the local economy and supports 75,000 full time equivalent jobs.
http://www.manchesterconfidential.co.uk/News/Hotel-Occupancy-Up-In-Greater-Manchester
 
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Manchester United oppose plans by Gary Neville for new supporters' club opposite Old Trafford

Exclusive by Mike Keegan

February 17, 2012

A bid by Gary Neville to build a supporters' club opposite Old Trafford has been hit with a planning objection - by Manchester United.

The former Reds captain wants to create a ten-storey 139-bedroom hotel and leisure complex on Sir Matt Busby Way and has applied for planning permission.

But in a stinging five-page objection United have called on council bosses to throw out the proposals and say the club will 'continue to oppose and object to the scheme'.

The shock move represents a u-turn after the Reds appeared to throw their weight behind the plans when they were announced last May.

At the time United's chief operating officer, Michael Bolingbroke, said: "This is a very exciting project and the club wishes Gary every success with it.

"The location will give fans a great view of their favourite stadium and the design of the building will greatly enhance the skyline of the area."

Within the objection, seen by the M.E.N., United claim the application, lodged in November in the name of Old Trafford Supporters Club, makes 'erroneous' claims about the organisation's relationship with the Reds.

They also raise concerns over the facility being restricted to use by supporters club members and not opened to the general public.

The Reds claim the development has insufficient parking and say that even if those issues are resolved 'MUFC shall continue to oppose and object to the proposed scheme' due to its impact on the Old Trafford landscape, highway safety and 'the club's holistic vision for the continuing enhancement of the area surrounding the stadium'.

Neville, a United ambassador, made 400 appearances for the Reds before hanging his boots up last year.

He captained United for half a decade and won 19 trophies.

But the objection, signed on behalf of United by a planning consultant, makes it clear in no uncertain terms that the Reds do not want the supporters club on their doorstep.

The development is joint venture between Neville and the Old Trafford Supporters Club with funds coming from the former Reds' testimonial in May last year.

It features a 1,200 capacity, bar areas, restaurants, a club shop and a board room.

A United spokesman revealed the club's new stance was in response to changes within the plans.

"The club has been developing its vision for the area over the last few months, following on from the very successful pedestrianisation scheme executed in July," he said.

"As part of that vision, we considered in detail the changes to the sheer scale of the new project proposed, as distinct to the original plan and we had some projections done of what the view of the stadium would be from various angles on the other side of Wharfside Way and have concluded that, on balance, we do not want a building of that size so close to the stadium."

But Rob Turley planning consultant for the project, hit back.

He said: "The application is moving through the planning process and there has been only one objection and that is on behalf of Manchester United Ltd. This will be considered by the Council along with the fact that outline planning permission has already been granted for a proposal of this size andscale.

The application proposals are the same scheme that was announced in May 2011.

"Gary has always stated his desire to deliver something for the fans following his retirement and we hope to be able to deliver this exciting project that will benefit not only Trafford and the local community but also provide a fantastic facility for all Manchester United fans."

The M.E.N. also understands Greater Manchester Police will raise concerns to Trafford council planner ahead of the decision on March 12.
http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereve...for-new-supporters-club-opposite-old-trafford
 
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#1,361 ·
^^ No indication in the planning documents for the hotel chain or if it will be an hotel run in conjunction or by the Supporters Club.

Another new planning application for a hotel near Old Trafford.

http://planning.trafford.gov.uk/Nor.../Skins/Default_AA/Menus/PL.xml&DAURI=PLANNING
The plans are now online, the hotel will be a new Travelodge. Some of the sketchs and elevations show the long planned Park Inn hotel next door to the proposed Travelodge.

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#1,706 ·
The plans are now online, the hotel will be a new Travelodge. Some of the sketchs and elevations show the long planned Park Inn hotel next door to the proposed Travelodge.

This one goes to committee next week, looks to have had a few amendments.


77878/FULL/2011 | Site of former MKM House, Warwick Road, Old Trafford | Erection of seven storey hotel, comprising ninety eight bedrooms and car parking at ground floor level.
 
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Alliance checks in on time

PROPERTY Alliance Group’s Premier Inn hotel development in Manchester city centre is on track to hit its 2012 completion date.

The outline structure of the building's 12th and final floor has just been completed ahead of schedule, in less than a year from when work commenced.

The site was bought by Property Alliance Group from the administrators of Issa Developments, which had planned to build a residential tower before the collapse of the property empire owned by its founder, Bashar Issa.

Property Alliance Group then gained permission to convert the building into a 193-bed Premier Inn hotel and then forward-sold the scheme to British Steel Pension Trust.

Contractor Russells Construction developed an off-site precast concrete panelling system, which has allowed one floor of the hotel to be completed every eight days, saving a total three months’ brickwork installation time and allowing internal works to commence ahead of schedule.

The building, which has been designed by Roger Stephenson Architects, features glazed-fronted public areas and a ground floor restaurant, with a sloping roof section on the easterly corner. Design, plans and demolition of the existing structure began in February and construction commenced in September.

Dominic Pozzoni, director at Property Alliance Group, said: “The extra time taken to plan the unique construction method has paid dividends already. We are progressing at a quicker rate than expected for our client and estimate completion to be right on schedule, if not ahead.

"Our experience working on these large-scale projects is key to our ability to deliver on time and within budget, whilst not compromising on quality."
http://www.thebusinessdesk.com/northwest/news/
 
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£26m hotel plan for City Building moves forwards

21st December 2011

By Mike Fahy - Assistant Editor



THE next significant phase of the Co-operative's NOMA scheme looks set to go ahead with a £26m plan to redevelop the City Building near Victoria Station into a 178-bed hotel now progressing.

The Co-operative Group has submitted a joint application alongside Denizen Contracts - the Wigan-based building firm owned by property entrepreneur Paul Bolton - to knock down the neighbouring 40-44 Millgate building and redevelop City Building, which will involve the creation of a curved 17-storey tower reaching above the building's ground floor level.

Manchester City Council's planning officers are recommending that the scheme is approved. A decision will be taken by its planning committee tomorrow.

If approval is granted, the hotel would be operated by Sanguine Hospitality - the Liverpool-based operator of hotels for Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Hilton, which is co-owned by Mr Bolton and by Simon Matthews-Williams.

Sanguine will operate the hotel under IHG's "boutique" Hotel Indigo brand. A Marco Pierre-White Steakhouse Bar & Grill, gym and retail/financial services units would also be created on the lower floors.

The application states that the site is currently semi-derelict after both the City Buildings site and a former Post Office at the Long Millgate building were vacated in 2004, and that both buildings had deteriorated "rapidly" since.

Bringing it back into use would secure a meaningful future for City Buildings, as well as creating 28 construction jobs and around 188 full-time jobs once complete.



It will also form "a key gateway project within the NOMA Masterplan area and a fundamental part of the future regeneration of the Northern Gateway".

Muse Developments, which is spearheading the neighbouring redevelopment of land around Network Rail's Victoria Station, has welcomed the scheme, stating that it would create a "compatible and mutually beneficial future use" for its proposed development.

However, it has also sought assurances that its construction will not affect planned access for the Fishdock site it is looking to redevelop for Network Rail next to Victoria Station.
http://www.thebusinessdesk.com/northwest/news
 
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God that looks vile. :puke:
Social housing scheme in the outskirts of Chisinau perhaps but Old Trafford? Perhaps in the bad old days of the 1970s but this is 2011, have we learned nothing?

I hope Trafford will have learned their own lesson from the horrific building next to it [Warwickgate House??] which is literally falling to pieces.
They need to tell the developer to sack their architects:bash: prior to refusing planning permission.
Sadly this won't happen.
 
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Formroom's hotel plans approved

23 Dec 2011, 09:22



Formroom Architects has received planning permission for a new 39-room hotel in Manchester city centre on behalf of developer Iliad Group.

Iliad will refurbish two Grade 2-listed Georgian buildings and build a new extension at the site, opposite the Manchester Museum of Science & Industry on Liverpool Road.

Formroom's plans comprise 39 bedrooms split between the converted Georgian buildings and a new annex which complements the existing period architecture. Many of the bedrooms will retain the historic features of the building, including fireplaces and split level accommodation. There will also be a restaurant and bar on the ground floor.

Tim Groom, managing director of Formroom, said: "We are delighted to have received planning approval for the Liverpool Road hotel project and look forward to being able to bring new life to these listed buildings when work starts on-site in 2012."
http://www.placenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/10803-formroom-s-hotel-plans-approved.html
 
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Finally, Realty Estates' £35m plan to redevelop its Iconic Gateway House building at the approach to Piccadilly station got the go-ahead.

Realty Estates is currently in the final stages of negotiations with two hotel operators. It expects to have a preferred operator in place next month and to make a start on site with the project in May 2012. The redevelopment has been designed by architectural practice Hodder & Partners.
http://www.thebusinessdesk.com/northwest/news/
 
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Another proposal for Pullman Hotels in Manchester, this time in Spinningfields on what looks to be the site of Manchester House, obviously now a long gone proposal.

Pullman Hotel, Manchester

Client: Allied & London
Sector: Hotel
Role: Architecture
Status: Scheme Design

This design was for the heart of Manchester’s Spinningfields development. The proposed hotel would bring a top quality bar and restaurant at street level and the full range of spa, leisure, business and conference facilities within a sleek and contemporary interior design.

The striking architecture uses varying arrangements of glass, stone and copper-anodised aluminium to distinguish between the levels of hotel bedrooms, serviced apartments and penthouse residences that offer sophisticated urban living with stunning views across the city.
http://www.epr.co.uk/projects/architects-hotels/pullman-hotel-manchester/





 
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Another proposal for Pullman Hotels in Manchester, this time in Spinningfields on what looks to be the site of Manchester House, obviously now a long gone proposal.



http://www.epr.co.uk/projects/architects-hotels/pullman-hotel-manchester/

Shame, this would have worked wonders for what is in essence a very sterile and clinical looking area (in terms of fenestration) - it could have injected some much needed vibrancy to the skyline (although I admit in isolation it is no beauty). The top heavy element has a strong Denton Corker Marshall look about it, so it would have sat well with the CJC. One thing I would have changed however is the cladding material to the upper element, I would have given it a different colour or texture to further emphasise it's disjointed appearance.
 
#1,371 ·
Meh, it's ugly anyway.
 
#1,373 ·
This was a good proposal

 
#1,374 ·
Another old proposal.

Eco Hotel

Location: Manchester
Programme: 2008
Client: Artisan PLC
Contract Value: £12 million



Arca was invited by Artisan to reimagine the town centre budget hotel as environmentally sustainable yet urban. The prototype site was in Salford, though sites across England had been identified.



Based on a ‘pinwheel’ plan around a central covered courtyard, the 96 rooms are prefabricated with high insulation standards. The fibre-cement cladding forms a smooth skin around the accommodation. With shutters to close the building at night, the facade is multi-layered, presenting a dynamic, changing face to the city around.



Below the regular upper floor sits a freeform ground floor plan, allowing site-specific adaptation.
http://arca.co.uk/projects/eco-hotel/
 
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Travelodge create 25 jobs as part of £246m investment

January 09, 2012

Budget hotel chain Travelodge will create 25 jobs when it opens a site in Altrincham in March.

The Grafton Tower hotel is one of 41 being opened this year by the chain, which is spending a total of £246m on its expansion programme during 2012.

They will create 880 jobs and will take Travelodge's estate to 537 hotels. It aims to have 1,000 by 2020.

Others earmarked for opening in the north west this year include ones at Cheshire Oaks, Glossop and Lytham St Annes and two in Liverpool.

The firm is actively seeking further sites in Spinningfields, Old Trafford, east Manchester, Sale and Prestwich.

Meanwhile the chain also announced it is to create 120 additional apprenticeships on its junior management programme, which was launched last year.
http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereve...dge-create-25-jobs-as-part-of-246m-investment

The new Travelodge is already slatted down to open on Thursday 8th March. http://www2.travelodge.co.uk/search_and_book/hotel_overview.php?hotel_id=544
 
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...and Travelodge will soon be in Piccadilly Gardens! :)

Court rules Nobles Amusements to become £10m complex despite family feud

January 11, 2012


The £10m transformation of an amusement arcade into a hotel and retail complex is set to go ahead after a family feud was settled.

The court ruling means Nobles Amusements, in Piccadilly Gardens, will close and the five-storey site be converted in a Travelodge hotel, Waitrose store and Nando’s and Zizzi restaurants.

Work is set to start on the revamp in the spring, with the new tenants expected to be in place by the summer of 2013.

The project was placed in doubt by a dispute stemming from the death of one of two brothers who jointly owned the site and had the lease to run the ground-floor arcade.

After Michael Noble died in April 2006, the £100m Noble Group business was split between his widow Gill and brother Philip. Gill became owner of the building freehold, at 19-31 Piccadilly, while Philip became the ground-floor tenant.

But, in 2009, Gill’s firm Jolan Piccadilly said it planned to evict Philip’s amusements business, Crossco, to make way for the hotel, restaurants and mini-supermarket. Crossco applied to the High Court for an order to prevent it being kicked out until 2022. That was rejected, but Crossco took the case to the Court of Appeal. A trio of judges have now rejected the appeal.

Chris Dalzell, managing director of Associated Property Directors, the parent company of Jolan, told the M.E.N the arcade business would be evicted as soon as court clearance was received.

Mr Dalzell said: “It has been a difficult time, but sometimes you have to go through these things in business. We have been waiting to get cracking for some time, but we are now really excited to be able to make a start.

“We see this as an opportunity to take a rough-cut diamond and polish it into something that both we and the city can be proud of.

“We are committed to seeing that part of the city come back to life. That is already gradually happening and hopefully this will be another part of it.”

Mr Dalzell said the initial building work will start in the second quarter of this year and will take around 12 months. Once full fit-outs of the units have taken place, the businesses will be open by summer 2013.

Law firms Addleshaw Goddard represented Jolan in the court action and Pinsent Masons acted for Crossco.
http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereve...nts-to-become-10m-complex-despite-family-feud
 
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