Category: Uncategorized

 

MIX MANCHESTER launches consultation on plans for the UK’s first airport-based science, innovation, and manufacturing campus

The joint venture partnership behind MIX MANCHESTER is taking its plans for the UK’s first airport-based science, innovation, and manufacturing campus to public consultation, following approval in principle of the draft Strategic Regeneration Framework (SRF) by Manchester City Council’s Executive Committee.

The MIX MANCHESTER SRF has been prepared by planning consultant, CBRE, to deliver a revised masterplan that has been developed by Sheppard Robson over the past two years.

The draft SRF was granted approval in principle by the Manchester City Council Executive Committee on 24 July 2024 to go out to public consultation.

A public consultation will commence on Tuesday 13 August 2024, allowing local residents, the wider community and other key stakeholders the opportunity to share their views on the masterplan. The SRF will then be updated in line with these comments and – following securing the subsequent approval from Manchester City Council – will become a material consideration for the Council as Local Planning Authority.

Members of the public are invited to leave their feedback via the MIX MANCHESTER website (www.mix-manchester.com). Feedback and enquiries can also be sent to feedback@mix-manchester.com or by calling a dedicated freephone number on 0800 068 8471.

Local in-person events will be held at Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre on Portway, Wythenshawe, on Monday 9 September from 9:30am – 2:30pm and Tuesday 17 September from 4:30pm – 7:30pm.

Wythenshawe residents in close proximity to the site will also receive direct communications in the coming weeks, with instructions on how to respond to the consultation.

Speaking on behalf of the joint venture partnership, Gareth Jackson, group property director at Manchester Airports Group, commented: “Since the launch of MIX MANCHESTER in May, we have been working closely with our planning consultant, CBRE, and our wider project team to finalise the draft SRF.

“We are thrilled to gain approval in principle for our masterplan for this ambitious site and look forward to beginning the public consultation – to share our vision for MIX MANCHESTER and engage with the wider community to ensure our plans are well-designed to meet local needs.”

MIX MANCHESTER will see the creation of the UK’s best-connected science, innovation, and manufacturing campus at Manchester Airport.

Located off the new Enterprise Way link road, the 60-acre site will be brought forward in a phased manner, subject to planning approval.

Once completed, the development will be one of the largest science and innovation campuses in the UK, delivering two million sq. ft. of high-quality advanced manufacturing and science space. It will be the only UK campus of its kind adjacent to an international airport and will create up to 8,000 jobs.

Driven by occupier demand, a range of buildings will be available, including advanced manufacturing, research and development, laboratory and office spaces, alongside complementary amenities such as hotels, leisure facilities and public realm.

The JV partnership behind MIX MANCHESTER includes a portfolio of clients represented by Columbia Threadneedle Real Estate, Manchester Airports Group (MAG), Beijing Construction Engineering Group International (BCEGI), and Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF).

With £30m of joint venture capital having already been invested in highways and utilities infrastructure, MIX MANCHESTER is being brought to market as a ‘shovel-ready’ site. A new pedestrian bridge linking to the main airport site, the Enterprise Way link road and the installation of high voltage electricity and utilities connections have already been completed, as well as three brand new hotels.

JLL and Track Real Estates have been appointed as agents for MIX MANCHESTER.

Dakota Hotels Ltd (Dakota), has submitted a planning application to build its latest boutique hotel atMIX MANCHESTER adjacent to Manchester Airport. Subject to planning the new hotel will align with the group’s ongoing expansion strategy across the United Kingdom, with a particular focus in the North.

Located on a three-acre site off the new Enterprise Way link road and Bailey Lane, the new Dakota will form part of the MIX MANCHESTER masterplan, which was launched last month and will see the creation of the UK’s first airport-based science, innovation, and manufacturing campus.

Designed by KPP Architects, the latest Dakota Hotel will comprise 154 stylish bedrooms alongside a premium bar and brasserie-style Grill on the ground floor and has an estimated £60m development value. The hotel will also provide 130 car parking spaces and offer a dedicated shuttle service to and from the airport terminals.

Following the success of its Manchester city centre site, Dakota Hotels intends to bring the same calibre of experience to guests staying at its MIX MANCHESTER site.

The new Dakota Hotel will join other new amenities at MIX MANCHESTER, including additional hotel and leisure facilities and extensive public realm, all of which is designed to complement the development’s wider masterplan which comprises 2 million sq ft of high-quality science, innovation, and advanced manufacturing space.

The site is ‘shovel-ready’, with £30 million of joint venture capital already invested in highways and utilities infrastructure, including a new pedestrian bridge linking to the main airport site. Driven by occupier demand, a wide range of buildings will be available, including advanced manufacturing, research and development, laboratory and office spaces with the creation of up to 8,000 jobs.

Andrew Ovenstone, Managing Director of Dakota Hotels Ltd, commented: “We are continually seeking exceptional sites for our new hotels as we grow our portfolio across the North. MIX MANCHESTER is in a strategic location enabling us to provide hospitality for our discerning customers and we look forward to being able to extend a warm welcome to guests at this new site subject to planning approval this summer.

“The new hotel is expected to inject approximately £12million per annum to the local economy, with 150 jobs for local people and we have undertaken a local community consultation to help inform theplanning application.”

Gareth Jackson, Group Property Director for Manchester Airports Group, said: “We’re thrilled that Dakota Hotels has chosen MIX MANCHESTER with the announcement coming just weeks after we launched our revised masterplan for the site.

“The Dakota Hotels brand is synonymous with high-quality customer experience. It is the perfect partner to join other forward-thinking companies at MIX MANCHESTER and will provide an exceptional standard of accommodation for employees and visitors alike. With 28 million passengers travelling through the airport every year, this will further boost Manchester’s reputation as a destination for businesses, tourists and is a great additional to the local domestic market.”

Asteer Planning is advising Dakota Hotels.

Join us at this month’s Wythenshawe Business Gateway to hear from our Development Director, Chris Rumsey on our plans for MIX MANCHESTER.

The event is kindly being hosted by Endress & Hauser and it will be a fantastic opportunity for business to network and get to know each other from Wythenshawe and  beyond.

Endress+Hauser Ltd.

Floats Road Wythenshawe M23 9NF

Book your ticket here:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bw3-wythenshawe-business-gateway-registration-890856845807

A revised masterplan has been developed which will see the creation of the UK’s best-connected science, innovation, and manufacturing campus at Manchester Airport.

MIX MANCHESTER will be one of the largest science and innovation campuses in the UK, delivering 2 million sq ft of high-quality advanced manufacturing and science space. It will be the only UK campus of its kind adjacent to an international airport and will create up to 8,000 jobs.

Driven by occupier demand, a range of buildings will be available, including advanced manufacturing, research and development, laboratory and office spaces, alongside complementary amenities such as hotels, leisure facilities, and public realm.

The masterplan has been developed by Sheppard Robson over a two-year period and will be delivered under a revised Strategic Regeneration Framework (SRF) for the area that will undergo public consultation this summer, prior to formal endorsement by Manchester City Council. Formerly known as Airport City Manchester, the 60-acre site will be brought forward in a phased manner, subject to planning approval.

The JV partnership behind MIX MANCHESTER includes a portfolio of clients represented by Columbia Threadneedle Real Estate, Manchester Airports Group (MAG), Beijing Construction Engineering Group International (BCEGI), and Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF).

With £30m of joint venture capital having already been invested in highways and utilities infrastructure, MIX MANCHESTER is being brought to market as a ‘shovel-ready’ site. A new pedestrian bridge linking to the main airport site, the Enterprise Way link road, and the installation of high voltage electricity and utilities connections have already been completed, as well as three brand new hotels.

Setting out the JV partnership’s vision for MIX MANCHESTER, Gareth Jackson, group property director for Manchester Airports Group, said: “In recent years, we have seen occupier demand move away from traditional out-of-town offices. This trend, coupled with rapid growth in the advanced manufacturing, life sciences, digital and technology economies and the requirement for highly sustainable work environments has led us to adapt our plans for the next phase of commercial development.

“MIX MANCHESTER will be a dynamic, well-connected, and flexible campus where occupiers can collaborate and be part of a community of forward-thinking pioneers on a global stage.

“Occupiers will have the ability to locate to a high-quality working environment with exemplary sustainability credentials, a place where they can grow on a scale that is unrivalled in the North West. MIX MANCHESTER will be uniquely positioned to serve as Manchester’s innovation gateway.”

Samantha Hadland at Columbia Threadneedle Real Estate said: “Being situated next to an international airport which links 28m passengers a year, MIX MANCHESTER opens a global opportunity for science and innovation businesses wanting to locate in the North West, in particular the burgeoning advanced manufacturing sector. With world-class universities and research institutions on the doorstep with immediate access to secure, global logistics connections through Manchester Airport’s World Freight Terminal, occupiers will have access to an incredible talent pool and unrivalled global connectivity.”

Cllr Bev Craig, Leader of Manchester City Council, said: “The vision for MIX MANCHESTER presents another significant investment in our city that enhances our reputation as a centre of excellence in science and innovation – and a further platform for economic growth in our emerging industries. The campus will create thousands of jobs and supports the ongoing regeneration of our communities in Wythenshawe, as well as cementing Manchester’s place as a leader in innovation on a global scale.”

JLL and Track Real Estates have been appointed as agents and CBRE will be acting as planning consultants.