A development by Dominus, which will provide more than 1,000 beds for the city’s university students, has been given the green light by Manchester City Council’s Planning and Highways Committee.

The One Medlock Street scheme includes two new buildings, with 13 and 37 storeys respectively, replacing an existing Premier Inn hotel and it’s expected to support 475 jobs in addition to a potential 2,200 office jobs and provide a £198m productivity boost to the local area during construction.

Jay Ahluwalia, Principal Director at Dominus Real Estate, said: “We are pleased to be working in partnership with Whitbread to create a mixed-use scheme that will provide an attractive, sustainable and well-connected hub for work, study and living. Our aim is to provide a huge boost to Manchester’s Southern Gateway, contributing to the continued regeneration of the First Street area.

“Our One Medlock Street scheme will bring high-quality and flexible Grade A offices, much-needed student housing at a location supported by the City Council and a better street-level experience for all.

“We are delighted that Manchester City Council have resolved to grant planning permission at Planning Committee. We look forward to starting on-site and delivering this exciting project.”

The proposal will also boost regeneration of Manchester City's First Street, with a landscaped pocket park, rain garden, public art and “green streets”.