Linear Living Unveils Plans for 24-Storey Tower in Manchester's Green Quarter
Developer Linear Living has submitted a planning application to Manchester City Council for a new 24-storey residential tower in the Green Quarter, a scheme that promises to bring 251 homes to a long-vacant site. The project, named One Lord Street, is located on land off Cheetham Hill Road, just a short walk from Manchester Victoria railway station and the city centre.
Revitalizing a Vacant Site
The proposed development aims to transform a plot that has been surrounded by hoardings and previously housed a mix of shops and business units, which have been partially demolished. Linear Living describes the site as long-vacant, highlighting the opportunity for regeneration in this popular area for central-Manchester living.
Plans include four townhouses and seven adaptable homes designed to meet the needs of future residents, such as wheelchair-user apartments. Public consultations were held in December 2025 and February 2026, with the developer hoping to commence work this year pending council approval.
Developer's Vision and Growth Strategy
Stephen Holmes, boss of Linear Living, stated: Submitting plans for One Lord Street represents a significant milestone for Linear Living as we expand into Manchester city centre. He added that following the successful delivery of their £34 million Trafford Gardens scheme, this application reflects the next stage in the company's growth and confidence in the city's residential market.
Holmes emphasized: We see this as a gateway scheme, with the opportunity to make a strong architectural statement while contributing to the wider regeneration of the Green Quarter. The project team has developed commercially-viable designs aligned with the long-term vision for the area, aiming to add lasting value to this part of Manchester.
Timeline and Broader Regeneration Context
If approved, construction could start this year, with the building potentially ready by early 2029. The Green Quarter site is adjacent to a massive regeneration project by Manchester and Salford councils, covering Strangeways and the Cambridge industrial estate.
This larger initiative aims to build over 7,000 homes over the next 30 years, along with new business spaces and a public park, positioning One Lord Street as part of a broader urban renewal effort in the region.
