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University Of Manchester Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL

Granted Manchester 109180/LO/2015/C1 Listed Building Consent

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Listed Building Consent for lighting and exit signage improvements to the grand staircase at the Whitworth Building, University of Manchester.

As published by the council, reference 109180/LO/2015/C1

Application record

Reference
109180/LO/2015/C1
Type
Listed Building Consent
Status
Permitted
Decision
Granted As published: Approved
Received
12 Jun 2015
Validated
12 Jun 2015
Decided
7 Aug 2015
Ward
Hulme Ward (2004)
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
M13 9PL

Site history

Applications at this address on the Manchester register

This site has had 35 applications since 2015: 29 approved, 0 refused.

  • 130672/FO/2021 Granted

    University Of Manchester Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL

    Installation/relocation of the 1960's Hans Tisdall Mosaics removed from the demolished Faraday Building onto Schuster Building in Brunswick Park, with integrated Interpretation panel and a small area of new paving in front of the mosaics to view the artwork from.

    Decided 30 Jul 2021 Full applications
  • CDN/20/0045 Granted

    University Of Manchester Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL

    Discharge conditions 4 (landscaping), 9 (servicing strategy), 10 (event management strategy), 11 (signage and furniture strategy), 15 (flood evacuation plan), 16 (landscaping maintenance), 17 (Building acoustic insulation), 18 (lighting scheme), 19 (amplified music),; and 21 (storage disposal and recycling of waste) attached to planning permission 115644/JO/2017.

    Decided 8 Jul 2022 Conditions
  • 127545/FO/2020 Granted

    University Of Manchester Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL

    Replacement of existing gas compound. Works to comprise extending existing concrete plinth to hold 2 gas cylinders all to be surrounded by 3m high, weld mesh fencing with access gates.

    Decided 13 Nov 2020 Full applications
  • 125374/AO/2019 Granted

    University Of Manchester Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL

    Installation of 6no. internally illuminated, individual letter building gateway signs, and 4no. ground-based illuminated gateway totem signs.

    Decided 10 Feb 2020 Advertising
  • CDN/19/0701 Granted

    University Of Manchester Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL

    Application to discharge condition 3 (CMP) related to planning application reference 121213/FO/2018.

    Decided 14 Oct 2019 Conditions
  • 123586/FO/2019 Granted

    University Of Manchester Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL

    Proposed landscaping alterations including removal of steps to cafe terrace, installation of granite clad retaining wall, installation of handrail and new cycle racks.

    Decided 22 Aug 2019 Full applications
  • 123499/AO/2019 Granted

    University Of Manchester Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL

    Non-commercial freestanding Heritage Display signs on University land to Coupland Street, the Old Quadrangle, and Burlington Street; 11nr signs in total, 5nr of which are to replace existing freestanding signs

    Decided 8 Jul 2019 Advertising
  • 123377/FO/2019 Granted

    University Of Manchester Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL

    Resurfacing of existing service route and provision of new signage and vehicular barrier. Existing fencing adapted and extended

    Decided 12 Aug 2019 Full applications
  • 120885/FO/2018 Withdrawn

    University Of Manchester Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL

    Installation of 2no. ladders and wrap around platforms at roof level to provide safe access for maintenance (associated listed building consent reference 120886/LO/2018).

    Decided 12 Nov 2019 Full applications
  • 120886/LO/2018 Withdrawn

    University Of Manchester Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL

    LISTED BUILDING CONSENT for installation of 2no. ladders with wrap around platforms at roof level to provide safe access for maintenance (associated planning application reference 120885/FO/2018).

    Decided 12 Nov 2019 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 12 Jun 2015

    Received by Manchester

  2. 7 Aug 2015

    Decision issued: Approved

  3. 8 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

SDA Consulting LLP Agent, registered in Manchester

Active · incorporated 2008 · Manchester

29 applications on PlanIndex · across 3 councils · 100% granted

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

6 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Manchester granted permission on 7 August 2015, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About heritage and listed building applications

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • University Of Manchester Whitworth Building Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL

    112174/LO/2016/C1 Submitted 16 May 2016 50 yards away

    LISTED BUILDING CONSENT for the erection of new fire exit sign, central handrail featuring led strip lighting to underside, refurbishment of 2 existing decorative feature lights, installation of new LED spotlight and associated cabling.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs
  • University Of Manchester Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL

    115733/LO/2017 Submitted 27 Mar 2017 50 yards away

    LISTED BUILDING CONSENT Refurbishment of first floor kitchen including upgrading mechanical ventilation. ventilation to be sourced from high level windows from the university courtyard (quadrant 3) elevation.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 8 docs
  • University Of Manchester Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL

    115732/FO/2017 Submitted 27 Mar 2017 50 yards away

    Refurbishment of first floor kitchen including upgrading mechanical ventilation. ventilation to be sourced from high level windows from the university courtyard (quadrant 3) elevation.

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 8 docs
  • Manchester Museum Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL

    107693/LO/2014/C1 Submitted 19 Dec 2014 50 yards away

    LISTED BUILDING CONSENT Internal alterations to include redecoration, addition of new power and data via an architecturally design dado, change of existing modern light fittings, addition of glazed partition and addition of two toilets enclosures and a cleaning store, removal of free standing wall lining to expose original features.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 10 docs
  • Manchester University Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL

    114257/LO/2016 Submitted 5 Sep 2017 50 yards away

    LISTED BUILDING CONSENT for the replacement of 10. no ground floor windows to Quadrangle elevation of Whitworth Hall, and renewal of the parapet gutter linings to the Oxford Road elevation.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 10 docs
  • Christie Building And Whitworth Hall University Of Manchester Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL

    123144/LO/2019 Submitted 26 Mar 2019 50 yards away

    LISTED BUILDING CONSENT Installation of new heating controls, temperature sensors and radiators and associated pipework, with bespoke joinery to Whitworth Hall and Christie Buildings.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 32 docs

In Manchester

  • PLA-2026-001570 Awaiting decision

    Denison House Denison Road Manchester M14 5RX

    Listed Building Consent to modify for Ethernet fibre optic service from the 1st floor comms room to the basement comms room.

    Received 29 Sep, published by the council 4 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • PLA-2026-001312 Granted

    St Benedict's Church Bennett Street Manchester M12 5ND

    Listed Building Consent for removal of the modern climbing-wall installations, associated fixings and later enclosures; construction of low, freestanding and reversible glazed oak partitions within the Nave and Chancel; formation of a new doorway through the North Aisle masonry wall; and installation of a glazed platform lift between the Nave and Chancel, requiring the controlled removal of approximately one metre of the top of later low Chancel wall, formation of WC facilities, kitchenette, independent dry linings and associated services and ventilation; recommissioning the original west entrance doors; and retrieving, repairing and reinstating stored historic iron gates.

    Received 11 Aug, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • PLA-2026-000941 Granted

    96 Ladybarn Lane Manchester M14 6YH

    Listed Building Consent for works to windows, walls, stairs, roof and structure.

    Received 7 Jul, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • PLA-2026-001139 Refused

    53 Piccadilly Manchester M1 2AP

    Retention of 1no. LED advertisement screen, 1no. non-illuminated fascia sign, and 1no. vinyl sign.

    Received 3 Aug, published by the council 13 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • PLA-2026-001220 Granted

    Winters Buildings 30 St Ann Street Manchester M2 7LF

    Listed Building Consent for internal and external works associated with change of use of second, third, and fourth floors from commercial use (Use Class E), to create 5no residential apartments (Class C3) including works to stairs and lift core, modification of roof structure to create roof terrace; works to dormers; works to windows; installation of louvres to currently glazed windows and glazing to currently louvered windows and refurbishment or replacement of rainwater goods.

    Received 28 Jul, published by the council 6 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings