A joint venture (JV) between Bruntwood and Select Property Group has submitted plans to develop over 500 apartments in Manchester city centre.

The two 'Build-to-Rent' schemes will be located on New Bailey Street on the banks of the River Irwell.

The 33-storey Affinity Living Riverview building will house 318 apartments while the 16-storey Affinity Living Riverside will comprise of 188 apartments.

In addition, large social lounge areas will be developed with private dining rooms. Other plans include further co-working spaces and a gym.


The top level of Affinity Living Riverview will include a roof garden, media rooms and private entertainment space with views over the city.

Subject to panning, enabling works will begin on site in October 2016.

Peter Crowther, Property Director at Bruntwood, said: "We're delighted to be working with Select Property Group again on this exciting project. The addition of high-quality residential apartments to our established office and retail campus at Riverside will create a truly vibrant, 24/7 mixed-use community."

Mark Stott, CEO of Select, added: "With a shared vision for customer service excellence, we're looking forward to working with Bruntwood once more to transform this fantastic riverside location into a residential community which redefines the standards for build-to-rent."

(LM)