Soller Group has secured planning consent for a new 125,000 sq ft office development on Lever Street in Manchester’s Northern Quarter.

The site fronting onto Great Ancoats Street currently consists of nine buildings, but will form an 18-storey scheme.

The development, branded as NXQ, will include a multi-purpose communal reception, a tech hub that will provide touch down space for occupants and a restaurant unit, which will be located on the corner of Great Ancoats and Lever Street.

Daniel Barnes, office agency director at Savills, said: “NXQ is an exciting new development that will add a new dynamic to Manchester’s office market and deliver some much needed, high quality and sustainable space.

“Following the successful planning consent, we are excited to be involved with the scheme and have no doubt that it will appeal to a wide range of occupiers.”

The original façade of the building is set to be retained, with a new cantilevered structure due to be constructed above it.

The developer hopes to complete by 2028.