The Institute for the Blind, Deaf and Dumb Victorian building, which was originally designed by Alfred Waterhouse, Manchester Town Hall and London’s Natural History Museum’s architect, is being brought forward as a residential development being delivered by 21 living, providing 25 one and two-bedroom apartments.

Most recently used for commercial space, Underbank Lofts has been designed by Ollier Smurthwaite Architects, with plans submitted by Paul Butler Associates to create high-quality, design-led living space.

25 units

Grade II Listed

Completion Q4 2026

Ground Rent £0,Nil

Leasehold 999 years