The McGoff Group has received planning approval for its eagerly anticipated Market 41 food hall development on the corner of Railway Road and Greenfield Avenue in the centre of Urmston, Greater Manchester. The decision was made at Trafford Council’s planning committee meeting with committee members voting in favour of the
Contractor and developer McGoff Group is targeting a major expansion into the private rented sector. Executive Director Dave McGoff said that the firm wanted to expand its development of PRS schemes into Liverpool, Leeds and Birmingham. The group launched its first PRS development this year through its development arm Villafont
BDC 319 : Aug 2024
The McGoff Group has received planning approval for its eagerly anticipated Market 41 food hall development on the corner of Railway Road and Greenfield Avenue in the centre of Urmston, Greater Manchester. The decision was made at Trafford Council’s planning committee meeting with committee members voting in favour of the development to enhance the existing market site and contribute to the future vitality of Urmston town centre. The next step for Altrincham-based McGoff Group is to secure funding for the multi million pound private development and the company is in advanced conversations with potential funding institutions. The company will also be refreshing contact with the many food and beverage operators who had initially expressed an interest in trading from the new development to see if they are still keen to be involved. They will also be inviting fresh applications from potential new traders, ensuring the best blend and appropriate mix of operators are selected for a successful project. Director at the McGoff Group, Chris McGoff, commented: “We are delighted to finally receive approval for Market 41 and are looking forward to getting the business planning and funding discussions underway once more. The last couple of years have presented unforeseen operational challenges across all sectors, including hospitality, forcing us to re-think how Market 41 would function in a post-pandemic world. We are confident that the concept has been sufficiently future-proofed to reduce operational risk for all involved and are pleased to back on track with a project that will be of economic value to Urmston and economically viable for all involved whatever the future holds.” The approved plans for Market 41 comprise a three-storey scheme with a food hall and communal dining area at its heart. Modular units will provide a clear distinction between individual operators and there will be more outdoor space along with a retractable roof to promote the constant flow of fresh air. In addition to an exciting mix of cafes, restaurants and bars located on the ground and first floors, Market 41 will benefit from dedicated areas for flexible working, lifestyle pop-ups, artisan markets, plus private dining and events. The second floor will feature a 32-room contactless ‘hands free’ hotel and stunning rooftop event area. McGoff continues: “We understand that there has been a lot of interest regarding Market 41; over the next couple of months we aim to reconnect with interested operators and make contact with new ones, finalise the operating model and secure the funding needed to deliver a fantastic market that Urmston can be really proud of.” It is hoped that construction will start on site in summer 2022. For further information on Market 41 please contact Paul Danks on paul.danks@mcgoffgroup.com or visit www.market41.com.
Contractor and developer McGoff Group is targeting a major expansion into the private rented sector. Executive Director Dave McGoff said that the firm wanted to expand its development of PRS schemes into Liverpool, Leeds and Birmingham. The group launched its first PRS development this year through its development arm Villafont Homes: the 368-apartment £75m Downtown scheme in Manchester city centre (pictured). McGoff explained: “The plan is to build a Downtown in each of the Northern Powerhouse cities.” He added that the group will “very quickly move on to contracting the other sites that we’re looking at” once the Downtown project gets underway early next year. McGoff Group will act as landowner, developer and main contractor on the Downtown project, and has already appointed Capita to provide structural engineering and Clancy to deliver service engineering on the scheme. The group will also fully manage the development once it has been finished, to provide services including a business centre, a gym, facilities management services and concierge. “Rather than building something to sell off, our interest is the business that runs the buildings,” Mr McGoff said. “It’s about having a business stream that feeds off something we’ve created.” The group has also launched a further development business, Applebarn Nurseries. The new development arm will acquire and develop sites for childcare projects following a similar model of the group’s New Care company, which will develop and operate extra care facilities throughout the country. Applebarn Nurseries has already gained planning consent for its first scheme in Broadheath, south Manchester, and is looking to expand the model to further sites. Meanwhile, Forrest has been selected to deliver a £20m PRS scheme in Greater Manchester for developer X1. Work will include the construction of a 19-storey tower, called X1 The Gateway, in Salford Quays.
