If you live, work or spend time near Spinningfields, you can now comment on plans that would reshape a quiet corner of Manchester city centre. Gary Neville’s Relentless Developments has opened a public consultation on proposals for the former Alberton House and Cardinal House sites at St Mary’s Parsonage, before it submits a planning application.
The scheme would bring Grade A office space, a hotel and residential apartments to the area. It forms part of a wider regeneration proposal for the Kendal’s district that the company announced earlier this year.
What the plans include
The developer says the proposals aim to make better use of the underused land between Spinningfields and the River Irwell. The design takes into account the nearby St Mary’s Parsonage Conservation Area, listed buildings and the changing Manchester skyline.
The plans include new and improved public space, better pedestrian routes and a stronger link to the River Irwell. Relentless is exploring cafes, shops and other amenities at street level to bring more people to the area throughout the day.
The company expects the office space to support around 1,000 direct jobs, plus supply chain and local spending benefits. It says the hotel would support the visitor economy and the new homes would add to the mix of city centre living.
The proposals have been developed over several months with Manchester City Council and other stakeholders.
Anthony Kilbride, CEO of Relentless Developments, compared the area to the company’s St Michael’s scheme, describing it as a central part of the city that has been “unloved and forgotten”. He said the company wants to hear from the community as it moves towards a planning application.
How to take part in the public consultation
You can view the plans and complete an online questionnaire on the consultation website. Questions and feedback can also go by email to info@stmarys-consultation.com.
Two drop-in sessions at Manchester Hall, 36 Bridge Street, M3 3BT, will let you speak directly with the project team:
Tuesday 17 November, 11.30–15.00
Wednesday 18 November, 15.30–19.00
The consultation closes on Tuesday 1 December 2026. Relentless says it will weigh all feedback alongside ongoing technical work as it refines the proposals. It expects to submit a planning application to Manchester City Council before the end of 2026.
Anthony Kilbride and Gary Neville lead Relentless Developments, and its projects include Hotel Football in Old Trafford and the Stock Exchange Hotel in Manchester city centre.
