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Metro
3 days ago
- Business
- Metro
Plans for UK's tallest skyscraper outside London get the go ahead on second try
Plans to build new tallest skyscraper in Britain outside the capital are going ahead after suffering problems with permissions. The 76-storey, 246m tall Nobu Manchester tower will overtake Renaker's Plot D tower, which will be 213 tall when it finishes, as the tallest regional building and the third-tallest in the UK overall. Standing at the height of 55 double-decker buses stacked on top of each other, it is named after Robert De Niro's luxury hotel and restaurant chain, which will have a branch there along with 452 'luxury' apartments. Developers Salboy say it will also be the tallest residential building in Western Europe. The skycraper secured planning permission in April along with a 23-storey tower at the same site. But a council report found that an administrative error meant developers did not properly consult the Music Venue Trust (MVT), a charity classed as a key body. MVT objected to the plans on the basis they could threaten nearby popular gig venue Rebellion, which feared complaints from new residents. The council said 'key factors such as worst-case noise scenarios, audience attendance numbers and venue operation timings, which include live music and DJ events throughout the week' were not properly considered. MVT said 'further acoustic testing should be undertaken' before going ahead with the development. More Trending Councillors voted to give Nobu Manchester the green-light again after a senior member of the council's planning department ordered more acoustic testing. The flats at Nobu Manchester will be 'luxury residences' while the smaller accompanying tower will include 133 affordable flats, the developers say. Simon Ismail, Salboy boss, said: 'As the location of not just the tallest tower outside London but a large number of high quality affordable homes, Viadux has the potential to become a symbol of this city's aspirations and confidence in itself. Viadux now promises to shape not only Manchester's skyline for years to come, but the city's sense of identity on the global stage.' Salboy, founded in 2014 by BetFred owner Fred Done, is behind a large number of recent high-rise developments in Greater Manchester. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Boy, 4, left with 'horror film' injuries after Bully dog attack MORE: Peak District visitors could face £1 entry fee to 'access incredible landscape' MORE: Baby in hospital after vicious dog attack in Manchester
BBC News
11-04-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Plans approved in Manchester for tallest UK tower outside London
Plans for the UK's tallest skyscraper outside of London have been approved for Manchester. The 76-storey tower, planned by developer Salboy for the city centre, will stand at 246m high (656ft) and include 452 flats and a 160-bed hotel. It is one of two new high-rise buildings proposed by the firm, with a smaller 23-storey tower also approved by Manchester City Council. Simon Ismail, managing director of Salboy, said the development would "shape Manchester's skyline for years to come". Salboy previously said the 76-storey tower would become the tallest residential building in Western Europe. A spokesman for the developer said the flats would be "luxury residences" aimed at meeting demand for "high-quality accommodation for the international city's residents and visitors". Meanwhile the smaller building would include 133 affordable apartments, he added. Mr Ismail said the firm was "delighted" with the approval and said the scheme, known as Viadux 2, would help meet the "substantial need" for accommodation at different price points and tenure developer, founded in 2014 by BetFred owner Fred Done is behind many of the high-rise developments across Salford and Manchester. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Forbes
20-03-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Nobu Hospitality Has Announced Its First UK Residential Project
Nobu brings its world-class hospitality to Manchester. getty Nobu Hospitality is expanding to the North West of England with the UK's first-ever Nobu Residences. The development is set to transform Manchester with the introduction of Nobu Hotel Manchester, restaurant and luxury apartments, all housed in 76-story tower building—the tallest outside London, which will stand at 807 feet and tower over the famed Deansgate Square South Tower. Partnering with Salboy, the £360 million ($466.5 million) development will feature 160 hotel rooms, sophisticated event spaces and a signature Nobu restaurant and bar, each reflecting the brand's signature minimalist design. In addition, 452 Nobu residences will mark the brand's launch into the UK's luxury real estate market. 'We are proud to include Manchester in our global collection, with its vibrant culture and growing global status. Strong partnerships are essential to our success, and with Salboy, Fred Done, and Simon Ismail, we have the best-in-class partners with a solid reputation and a world-renowned vision,' said Trevor Horwell, CEO of Nobu Hospitality. 'Having grown up in the area, I am personally immensely proud of this project in a city that continues its evolution as a global destination for luxury hospitality. Manchester is home to world-class developments, a thriving culinary scene, and a growing demand for high-end lifestyle experiences. None of our locations are cookie cutter; we wholeheartedly embrace the spirit of each destination. We are delighted to be working with Salboy to blend the Nobu experience with the essence of Manchester.' The much-anticipated development will allow the city's residents to live the Nobu lifestyle. Luxury apartments are set to feature refined design with thoughtful Japanese details, premium amenities—including Nobu dining and room service—an exclusive swimming pool, spa, podium garden and gym, as well as unparalleled access to the bustling city through a dedicated experience concierge team. In the restaurant, guests will experience Chef Nobu's world-renowned cuisine that has 'influenced dining across the globe,' according to Fred Done, Co-founder of Salboy & Betfred. "This [$466.5 million] deal for Nobu Manchester will take the city to new heights in terms of service, cuisine, and experience,' he continued. 'As the original innovator in fine dining, Chef Nobu popularized a blend of cuisines in exciting new ways, leaving a lasting influence on every modern restaurant you see today.' Nobu Hospitality opened its first hotel, Nobu Hotel Las Vegas, inside Caesars Palace in 2013. Since then, the brand has launched over 35 hotels. In 2023, its first residence opened in Los Cabos.
