The application site is a rectangular shaped parcel of land measuring 1.63 acres (0.659 ha). which is located immediately south of the junction between Fairy Lane and Bury New Road in Manchester. Bury New Road (A56) is an arterial route into the centre of Manchester with the application site being located around 1km from the city centre just to the north of Strangeways.
The site has a frontage facing Bury New Road of 450 ft (137.6m) and a maximum depth of 200ft (60.96m).

The site would be suitable for a range of alternative commercial uses.