We’ve secured planning permission for the fourth phase at our Grade II Listed, award-winning Park Hill in Sheffield, with proposals approved this week for the creation of 125 new homes – 20% of them affordable. The plans, designed by Stirling Prize winning architects Mikhail Riches, also include 4,700 sq ft of workspace, new public realm and sustainable transport facilities including EV charging and bike storage. We’ve already created hundreds of homes at the Brutalist building, and you can read more about our vision for this newest phase on the link below.

Architect and TV presenter George Clarke has written a special article for our 30th anniversary, reflecting on our shared vision for better quality housing. In the piece, George confesses to being a “massive fan of Urban Splash”, commenting on our “rebellious attitude” and desire to “transform urban environments and make neglected or abandoned parts of our towns and cities more exciting places to live”. Read George’s and all our guest contributors’ views on Urban Splash’s 30th anniversary on the link below.

An active October saw us confirm deals on 9,000 sq ft of space in our commercial portfolio – this included the iconic surf brand Rip Curl’s Kathmandu label, which will move into the riverside Boat Shed building in Salford Quays. The deals dovetail with the news that Manchester-based surveyor Edwards & Co has been appointed at Boat Shed, joining incumbent agent Canning O’Neill to market the riverside building’s remaining space.

A big hello to our newest colleagues; Liverpool-based Niall Ingham joins us as commercial lettings manager having previously worked for CBRE. Tom Lowry joins us as development manager in Plymouth, supporting our work at Royal William Yard and the Civic Centre in the city; Roisin Wallace joins as residential administrator; Nolly Kikumba as maintenance coordinator, and Imogen Boyd as management accountant. The Urban Splash Residential Fund has grown its team too with the appointment of financial controller Chris Potts. We’re always on the lookout for ambitious, original thinkers to join our team, find out more about life at Urban Splash on the link below.

Congratulations to our friends at Manchester International Festival (MIF) and Factory International who this month opened the doors to the new OMA-designed home at Aviva Studios which will create up to 1,500 jobs and add £1.1bn to Manchester’s economy . Our Chair Tom Bloxham MBE is also Chair of MIF and said: “The growth of MIF and creation of Aviva Studios is parallel to our experiences with Urban Splash. Each organisation’s ambition, innovation and creativity has been central to transforming unloved, abandoned parts of Manchester into thriving places that appeal to both world-class organisations, and brands based in the city. The result is great new places in which people can live, work, and play.”

Altrincham, with its vibrant market hall, bars, restaurants, and excellent connectivity is a desirable place to live. This home at Budenberg presents a rare opportunity to secure a penthouse in the town, with 3,201 sq ft of space, the home offers three bedrooms, plus family bathroom and ensuite, large south facing balcony and private roof terrace.

This 2,372 sq ft, first floor workspace is your last chance to move into 5 Richmond Street, our bustling business hub in Manchester’s vibrant gay village. The space is packed with original features; think beautiful exposed brickwork, beams and pillars – plus the contemporary splash of colour we’ve added since we took over the building in 2018. Find out more about basing your business here.

“Manchester-based regeneration company, Urban Splash, has rounded off its third quarter with deals on more than 18,900 sq ft of space across its commercial portfolio."
Business Desk on our latest Commercial deals, October 2023

“Urban Splash is to add a storey with huge glass windows, a terrace, greenery and solar panels on what was the car park.”
Sheffield Star on our plans for Cole Brothers in Sheffield, October 2023

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