Plans have been submitted to expand MediaCityUK in Salford.

Proposals to build up to ten new buildings valued at over £1 billion over the next 10 years were put towards the city council today, 07 June.

Phase two of the development includes creating 50,000 m2 of offices, 1,800 apartments, and retail/leisure space.

In addition, public spaces will be built along with a pedestrian promenade.

A team of architects led by master planners, Chapman Taylor, was appointed to design the individual plots.


MediaCityUK is a joint venture (JV) between Peel Land and Property and Legal and General (L&G) Capital.

Development at the site is continuing, with the new Tomorrow building due to be delivered during the summer and The Lightbox apartment block set to begin construction in early 2017.

Steven Underwood, Chief Executive of The Peel Group, said: "This application is another major step forward in the evolution of MediaCityUK. Our partnership with Legal and General Capital, alongside continued support from the public sector, provides a strong platform to deliver future development phases of the UK's fastest growing hub for the creative and digital industries."

Paul Stanworth, MD of L&G, added: "We pride ourselves on having created much-loved buildings such as The Pie Factory and The Greenhouse. Phase two will provide a unique opportunity for a new generation of designs to complement what is already a thriving and vibrant destination."

(LM)