Planning permission has been granted by Manchester City Council’s planning committee for the room2 Hometel project, a pioneering £78 million development set to transform 12-16 Piccadilly in Manchester.
The room2 Hometel development will feature a 34-storey tower and the sensitive conversion of an adjacent Grade II listed building and marks a significant milestone in the creation of the UK’s first net zero carbon tower
Alongside 251 aparthotel rooms, the scheme will include a net zero lifestyle museum and exhibition hall, a bar and restaurant on the upper floors of the tower and a planted rooftop terrace Both future guests and members of the public will be able to enjoy these additional amenities.
Vanessa Rowell, Associate at Avison Young, said:
“We are extremely pleased to have received planning approval for room2 Hometel, a project that epitomises the future of sustainable urban development and gives a vacant listed building and site in a gateway location a new lease of life Our vision is to create a landmark destination in Manchester that not only respects the city’s rich heritage but also sets new standards in environmental sustainability. This development will serve as a model for how cities can grow responsibly and innovatively while enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.”
Construction is expected to commence in early 2025, with the development set to open its doors in late 2027.
