Capital & Centric has received planning permission to convert a former textile mill in Manchester into 202 flats in a £50m scheme.
The developer acquired Talbot Mill on Ellesmere Street in the Castlefield district in 2014 for £5m.
Designed by architect shedkm, the flats will be split across the historic mill buildings on Ellesmere Street and a new building on Worsley Street.
A central courtyard with pedestrian links to the canal basin also form part of the design, which will retain the mill’s historic features.
Adam Higgins, co-founder of Capital & Centric, said: “Talbot is one of five mills in Manchester that we are breathing new life into and, as always, the ‘liveability’ factor is massive for us.
“It’s about celebrating the history of the building while creating a place for modern living.
“We want to create an amazing neighbourhood where people can get to know each other. That’s why our design is centred on a shared garden courtyard.
“We’ll be giving local people another opportunity to own a piece of Manchester’s history. We think it’ll be pretty cool to say that you live in one of Manchester’s largest surviving textile mills and we can’t wait to get started on restoring it to its former glory.”
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