Developer Allied London has revealed its short-term plans for the Granada Studios site in Manchester.

The vision will turn the site into a new arts and cultural destination, with space for pop-up markets, vintage and fashion fairs, creative workspace, events, and a 250 seat cinema complex for film, live music, theatre and arts.

Michael Ingall, Allied London chief executive, said: "Today we're setting out the vision we have for the Old Granada Studios site and how it could be managed in the short-term. It may be that, if successful, some of these short-term uses could remain in the medium-term and some even long-term, if they fit into a long term master-plan.

"We have started the process of making this vision into a reality and want to hear from like minded organisations who can share and the vision that can help bring the site to life with us.

"At this stage, we are looking at what can and can't be achieved and what will be or won't be appropriate. Once we have an idea of the level and depth of interest and viability of any plans we will then enter the appropriate consultations and obtain approvals for any plans we may have."

Allied London will take a five-year lease of the studios, while working up redevelopment plans, and will be looking to use the estate immediately from April 2014, when it is due to take possession of it having agreed to acquire the 13.5 acre Quay Street plot for £26.5m in September 2013 in conjunction with Manchester City Council.

It will also include eight soundproof studios for filming and the Corrie set will be available for tours between April and October this year.
Allied London will be announcing its vision for the long-term plan shortly, currently referred to as St John's Quarter.