University of Manchester unveil major development plan for Fallowfield campus including Owens Park

Plans to redevelop the Fallowfield Campus of University of Manchester have taken a big step forward this week. This comes as the university has submitted a planning application to Manchester City Council. 

The plans would involve a redevelopment of the campus including Owens Park, Oak House and Woolton Hall areas. Should the plans be accepted by the council, University of Manchester will then look to move the plans forward by working with a delivery partner. 

The proposed redevelopment would help meet the demand for student bedrooms on the University’s Fallowfield campus.

The outline planning application submitted to Manchester City Council this week proposes to replace existing older accommodation on site and deliver 3,300 modern bedspaces. The university hosted a consultation earlier this year for residents and students, the results of which can be read on the university’s website. 

Simon Merrywest, Director of Student Experience, said: "A significant amount of hard work, consideration and engagement has taken place ahead of the submission of these plans to Manchester City Council. It reflects our ambitions to deliver modern, high quality living for our students on one of our most popular campuses for new and returning students.

"As the largest academic institution in the city, it is important that we deliver high-quality purpose-built rooms that can match the status and profile of the University reputation nationally and globally.”