Plans have been lodged to transform a grade II-listed mill complex near Manchester Piccadilly station into a £50m residential scheme with more than 200 apartments.
Manchester-headquartered property developer Capital & Centric has submitted a planning application for a cluster of buildings on Fair Street, Chapeltown Street, Congou Street and Baird Street based around a central courtyard area.
The Shedkm-designed scheme, known as Crusader Works, involves creating 126 apartments in the existing mill and 75 apartments in a neighbouring ten-storey building.
Adam Higgins of Capital & Centric, said: "Crusader Works is one of Manchester's forgotten treasures and has been neglected for too long. Our unique design-led scheme will see the sensitive restoration of the mill using creative conservation designs to provide efficient and attractive living spaces and ensure the long-term sustainability of the listed buildings.
"The apartments in the mill will allow its residents to experience many of the mill's original features including the timber soffits and original brickwork and ironwork. The neighbouring new building is simple in its design so as not to detract from the impressive character of the mill."
Work is due to start onsite in May 2017 with the first phase of apartments ready for occupation towards the end of 2018.
Pictured: CGI of the proposed scheme