Plans in for major MediaCity office building with space for 2,000 staff

Plans for a prominent office building at MediaCity which would have space for more than 2,000 employees have been submitted.

Peel Media is behind the proposals for the 350,000 sq ft, 11-storey building which would be the first significant development milestone since Landsec’s 75% acquisition in November 2021.

Land opposite ITV and The University of Salford media campus has been earmarked for the scheme and already has detailed planning consent for a 117,000 sq ft office building backing onto Broadway.

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The revised plans will also include 15,000 sq ft of leisure and independent retail space on the ground floor and a 283-capacity safe bike hub with changing facilities.

Stephen Wild, managing director MediaCity, said: “These revised plans will bring a striking, new and sustainable building to MediaCity which will be one of the largest grade A office buildings in Manchester.

“A considerable area within the development will cater for SMEs within our flexible workspace offer Arrive as well as larger office floor plates for businesses with a greater space requirement. Its design, spec and feel will very much reflect the innovative and cutting-edge immersive industries we will be targeting as we move into the next phase of MediaCity’s evolution.”

Landsec CEO Mark Allan added: “MediaCity is a unique destination, currently unrivalled in the UK for its breadth of offering, from global content creation and innovation, to waterside living and leisure.

“Mixed-use developments such as this, with a clear sense of place, are becoming an increasingly important ingredient in the fabric of our cities.

“This next step in MediaCity’s evolution demonstrates our commitment to Salford and the vibrancy of the office market in Greater Manchester.”

If planning approval is granted, work could start on site next summer.