University of Manchester Fallowfield Campus Redevelopment

The University of Manchester is redeveloping its Fallowfield accommodation campus with 3,300 student rooms and shared facilities, through a £530 million partnership.[1][2]

Current position

GRAHAM reported that all 29 blocks now have building-control approval, completing the scheme’s Gateway 2 approvals. On-site assembly has already begun.

Benefits

The development replaces Owens Park, Oak House and Woolton Hall accommodation. GRAHAM plans Passivhaus-certified buildings and phased delivery of the new rooms.

Latest developments

Urban Development & Housing · 30 September 2026

Fallowfield’s 3,300-room redevelopment completes building-control approvals

All 29 blocks in the University of Manchester’s £530m accommodation redevelopment now have building-control approval. Construction is under way; the first 1,000 rooms are forecast for 2028 and the remaining rooms for 2030.

Sources

graham.co.uk ↗
democracy.manchester.gov.uk ↗