Nikal and David McLean have gained consent for their £150m mixed-use Altair development in the centre of Altrincham, Greater Manchester.
The Ian Simpson Architects-designed scheme comprises 161,000 sq ft of retail and leisure, 53,000 sq ft of offices, a 135-bed luxury hotel, two new public squares an “extreme sports” centre and an ice rink.
David McLean Nikal, a joint venture specifically established for the scheme, was selected as development partner for the site by Trafford council in 2004.
Nick Payne, managing director at Nikal, said: “The success of this development shows that the benefits of regeneration don’t have to be restricted to city centres. We need look no further than
