Smithfield Enterprise Estate 2 Whitworth Street East Bradford Manchester M11 2NQ

1. 15 Feb 2016

   Received by Manchester

2. 11 Apr 2016

   Decision issued: Temporarily Approved

3. 28 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Manchester granted permission on 11 April 2016, 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Unit 2 Smithfield Enterprise Estate Whitworth Street East Manchester M11 2NQ

  127332/FU/2020 Submitted 2 Jul 2020 50 yards away

  Change of use from mixed martial arts centre to MOT vehicle testing and repair centre (Class B2) with related reconfiguration of car parking area and related internal works.

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• Grass Verge At Corner Of Whitworth Street East And Press Street Manchester

  127989/TEL/2020 Submitted 14 Sep 2020 50 yards away

  Prior Approval for the installation of a 20 metre high slim-line telecommunication mast supporting 6 no. antennas, 2no. transmission dishes, 1 no. equipment cabinet and ancillary development thereto including a GPS module and 3 no. Remote Radio Units (RRUs).

  Granted Telecoms 19 docs

• Crystalshine Motors Ltd Unit 2 Smithfield Enterprise Estate Whitworth Street East Manchester M11 2NQ

  125745/FU/2019 Submitted 29 Jan 2020 50 yards away

  Change of use of building from martial arts centre (Class D2) to car repair garage/MOT station (Class B2)

  Withdrawn Full applications 10 docs

• Land At Corner Of Ashton Old Road And Cornwall Street Manchester M11 2NQ

  122632/AOH/2019 Submitted 7 Feb 2019 50 yards away

  Replacement of existing 48 sheet poster display sign with illuminated digital 48-sheet advertising display measuring 6m by 3m.

  Refused Advertising 11 docs

• 1047 Ashton Old Road Manchester M11 2NN

  117173/FO/2017 Submitted 31 Aug 2017 50 yards away

  Proposed change of use from Class A1 shop to office with ancillary storage and retail sales (Sui Generis use) with proposed office mezzanine floor installation of rooflights

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer 13 docs

• 1047 Ashton Old Road Manchester M11 2NN

  118367/NMC/2017 Submitted 29 Nov 2017 50 yards away

  Application for Non Material Change to planning approval 117173/FO/2017 to allow elevational alterations to car park frontage

  Granted Amendments 3 docs

• PLA-2026-001348 Granted

  PICCADILLY GARDENS PICCADILLY MANCHESTER M1 1LS

  City Council Development - Redevelopment and reconfiguration of Piccadilly Gardens comprising works to the public realm including public open space and use of space for events, together with decommissioning and removal of the existing fountain; creation of play space, lawn area, hard and soft landscaping; lighting; and drainage and other associated infrastructure; and a severable plot for a future ancillary structure with associated interim landscaping.

  Received 13 Aug, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Full applications
• PLA-2026-001374 Awaiting decision

  Land bounded by Victoria Point, Longsight Primary Sub-Station, West Grove, Upper West Grove, Carmoor Road and Hathersage Road Manchester M13 0EH

  Refurbishment and extension of Octagon House and the erection of buildings of up to 11 storeys in height to accommodate a mix of uses comprising Purpose Built Student Accommodation bedrooms (205 studios and 35 apartments accommodating 250 bedrooms) (Sui Generis Use Class); Key Worker accommodation (Sui Generis Use Class) (211 units); Residential units (16 no) (Use Class C3); 2,568 sq m of healthcare use (including the retention of an existing healthcare facility on site) (Use Class Ee); and 394 sq m of commercial or community uses (Use Classes Ea, Eb, Eciii, Ee, Ef, F1e, F2b, F2c) with associated site access, car and cycle parking and landscaping."

  Received 25 Sep, published by the council 28 Sep 2026 Full applications
• PLA-2026-001170 Granted

  Winters Buildings 30 St Ann Street Manchester M2 7LF

  Change of use of second, third, and fourth floors from commercial use (Use Class E), to create 5no residential apartments (Class C3), other associated external works including creation of roof terrace, residential entrance, works to roof and windows, replacement of rainwater goods, and associated works with retention of basement, ground, and first floors in Class E use.

  Received 28 Jul, published by the council 6 Aug 2026 Full applications
• PLA-2026-000092 Refused

  132-134 Burton Road, Manchester M20 1JQ

  Installation of external plant equipment and cage with removable access gate.

  Received 4 Jun, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Full applications
• PLA-2026-001237 Awaiting decision

  4 Hucklow Avenue Manchester M23 2YX

  Creation of driveway, associated boundary treatment and erection of a retaining wall.

  Received 23 Sep, published by the council 28 Sep 2026 Full applications