Plans have been submitted for the second phase of a major office development project in Manchester.

English Cities Fund (ECf), a joint venture between Muse Developments, Legal and General and the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA, has handed in proposals to build Two New Bailey Square following the completion of One New Bailey.

The 190,000 sq ft scheme has been designed by architect AHMM and will provide Grade A office space with a BREEAM 'Excellent' rating.


Features include large open floor plates designed to be split of required, including a large reception area with integrated café, 50 underground car parking bays and street level cycle facilities with showers and 102 bicycle spaces.

Phil Mayall, development director at ECf, said: "The decision to submit the planning application at this time was prompted by the strong interest in the remaining space at One New Bailey and we expect a decision to be made in September.

"Two New Bailey Square's design perfectly balances the characteristics of a high quality, sustainable office building with an honesty and integrity that will a provide truly unique development."

(LM/MH)