Proposals worth £58m have been submitted to transform one of Manchester's largest and oldest mills into a development of almost 300 flats and townhouses.
Brunswick Mill on Bradford Road in Ancoats is Grade II-listed and dates back to the 1840s.
It is currently being used by a range of tenants including a textile business and as rehearsal space for musicians, Manchester Evening News reports.
Now developer Maryland Securities has put forward plans to convert the building into 153 apartments and 124 properties in two new-build blocks on adjacent land.
The proposals, designed by architect Hodder+Partners, will see the retention of the central courtyard as well as the trussed ties and vaulted ceilings.
In a statement, Maryland Securities said: "The mill is a local landmark and viewed as a key part the area’s character and heritage.
"Along with the new courtyard, the plans would see the building sensitively restored with its most significant features retained and repaired, while the adjoining new build proposals have been purposely developed in terms of scale and massing to ensure that the mill remains the most prominent feature."
It is hoped developing the site will help link together New Islington and the Etihad Campus.
The plans include approximately 20,000 sq ft of workspace and community space on the ground floor of the refurbished mill, 'to help bring activity and vibrancy to Bradford Road', Maryland added.
Stephen Hodder, chairman of Hodder+Partners, said: "The main ambition of this scheme is to celebrate the listed Brunswick Mill, which is a key part of Manchester’s industrial heritage.
"The two new buildings for the site are designed to complement the mill and ensure its prominence in the area is not lost in future years.
"We want to create a sustainable and characterful neighbourhood that will enhance the local environment."
It is estimated the project will create 376 off-site and on-site construction jobs with the new residents and commercial occupiers creating an annual economic benefit of £25.5m over the first five years.
The new ground floor workspace and community accommodation would also support 155 jobs – a 45 per cent increase compared to the current occupation, the developer added.
