Glass
towers residential development
Asquith Properties - High rise result for Bradford
In the same week that the first phase of
Bradford’s landmark residential development, The Gatehaus, is
released for occupancy, developer Asquith Properties announces
its next prestigious project - ‘Citygate’ - a £150million, mixed
used scheme, situated on Manchester Road in Bradford City
Centre.
Plans for Citygate include an impressive 38-storey high glass
tower, which will transform the City’s skyline, creating the
tallest building in Bradford. The plans have recently been
approved by the Bradford Trident board, a community led
organisation working to regenerate the City.
The planning application for Citygate has now been submitted to
Bradford Council’s planning department and the process should be
complete within the next 12 weeks. Subject to approval, work
should begin on site later this year.
The development, totalling over 21,000m2 in size, comprises 729
residential units of which the majority will be luxury
apartments with a small amount of town houses. It will also
include a 116-bedroom hotel with conference facilities capable
of accommodating up to 1,000 people. Two of the 38 storeys will
be retail levels and the grounds will include two basement
parking levels and two beautifully landscaped private
courtyards.
The stunning buildings have been designed by Glen Howells
Architects, which is well known in the North for developments
that push the boundaries of contemporary building design. This
is the fourth project that the company has designed for Asquith
Properties.
Asquith Properties’ Chairman, Russell Baker, said, “Citygate
will set the standard for modern luxury living for the people of
Bradford. It’s great news that our plans have been accepted by
Trident and that the planning application has been submitted. It
means that we are well on the road to developing another
incredible, contemporary building, with breathtaking views
across Bradford.”
Bradford Trident’s Housing Project Manager, Wayne Noteman,
commented, “Citygate is a flagship scheme for the City and local
communities will be transformed as a result. We are delighted
with the proposed development and pleased to be working with
Asquith.”
Asquith’s current development, The Gatehaus, is well on the way
to completion, with two further phases due to be released over
the coming year. Presently all apartments are sold, but there
may be further opportunities to purchase from investors after
release. Apartments are available for rental through Smart Moves
Group in Bradford.
As an illustration of Asquith’s commitment to the regeneration
of Bradford, the developer sponsored last week’s launch of the
Bradford Property Forum, a group of Bradford’s top business
leaders who have come together to provide a unified voice on
property and planning for the City’s future.
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