Find out more about the future of Cambridge Halls
Illustrative aerial view of the proposed development at Cambridge Halls
Through a joint venture framework agreement with Manchester Metropolitan University, Unite Students has been granted planning permission to increase the quality and quantity of student accommodation on the university's All Saints Campus.
The redevelopment of Cambridge Halls will provide 2,302 student bedrooms to help to meet the university’s growing student housing needs, by delivering new student accommodation alongside community uses such as health and wellbeing spaces and retail.
Details of the plans can be found on this website.
Next steps
From Monday 9 February 2026, the main demolition and construction work will begin. A temporary traffic regulation order (TTRO) will come into effect and the section of Cavendish Street passing through the Cambridge Halls site will be closed to the public and remain closed throughout the construction period. This will reopen once the development is complete, scheduled to be in September 2030.
Pedestrian and cyclist routes will be diverted, with access to Boundary Street West via Higher Cambridge Street. Diversion and wayfinding signage will be in place for the footpath and temporary cycle route for the duration of the construction. Ensuring connection and public access through All Saints campus to the Oxford Road Corridor, public transport links and the city centre are retained.
GRAHAM construction are the principal contractor for the redevelopment, and can be contacted via email conor.feeney@graham.co.uk
Key dates
August 2025: Planning approval granted by Manchester City Council.
Late 2025: Closure of existing Cambridge Halls.
Early 2026: Demolition of existing buildings begins.
2029: Completion of phase 1, new accommodation ready for student intake.
2030: Completion of phase 2, new accommodation ready for student intake.
Contact us
You can continue to contact the project team in the following ways.
Call our Freephone number on 0808 1688 296. Leave us a message and a member of the project team will call you back.
Write to us at:
Freepost plus RUGS-SJCY-TZAA, New Cambridge Halls Consultation, c/o Turley, Level 5, Transmission, 6 Atherton Street, Manchester, M3 3GS
Send us an email contact@newcambridgehalls.co.uk
About Unite Students
Unite Students are the leading provider of student accommodation in the UK. They have over 30 years’ experience with more than 60 University partners, including Manchester Metropolitan University, housing 70,000 students each year. Unite provide modern and secure, purpose-built accommodation options across 10 locations within Manchester, including New Medlock and Parkway Gate, with spacious rooms and amenities to enhance student life.
The Cambridge Halls is located on the All Saints Campus, owned by Manchester Metropolitan University. The University is exploring the opportunity to partner with Unite Students to redevelop this student accommodation.
You can find out more about Unite Students by visiting www.unitestudents.com.
Further information about Manchester Metropolitan University can be found at www.mmu.ac.uk.