The Manchester skyline continues to grow higher and higher, and another tower could be coming to the city centre. Last year saw a cluster of five skyscrapers approved last year, including a 71-storey tower block which could become the city’s tallest building, and now plans for a 44-storey tower on Whitworth Street West have been submitted to Manchester City Council.
Following a public consultation, Glenbrook has submitted a planning application for a new residential development comprised of 364 apartments. The tower will also feature 7,750 sq ft of internal and external space at ground, first and second floor levels “wrapped by a series of three-story arched terracotta colonnades”.
Located opposite Deansgate tram station and east of the railway station, the tower on Whitworth Street West will feature a mix of 120 one-bedroom flats, 218 two-beds, and 26 three-bed homes across 41 floors. The next three floors would offer resident lounges, workspaces and health and wellbeing facilities.
Demolition of the two existing buildings, Wrendal House and Whitworth House, will be required before any construction work can begin. If the planning application approved, work on the Whitworth Street West tower is expected to start in early 2026.
Tony O’Brien, Partner at Sheppard Robson, the architects behind the building development, said: “By opening up the site, we are creating vibrant public spaces and pathways that enhance connections across this part of the city. The building’s terracotta, high-performance façade references both the existing and historic context, while introducing a distinctly modern addition to the evolving skyline of Manchester.”
Daniel Roberts, Development Director at Glenbrook, commented: “As part of our ongoing commitment to deliver exceptional urban homes, we have used our extensive experience of delivering high quality residential developments and feedback from our operational partners to ensure Whitworth Street West truly responds to the requirements of residents, both now and in the future.
“We believe this development and its exceptional location offer the opportunity to push the boundaries of city-centre living, and we’re hugely excited about the prospect of bringing such a prestigious building to market.”