Planning application
The Museum 375 Moston Lane Harpurhey Manchester M40 9NB
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Change of use from retail (Class A1) to community centre (Class D2), with alterations to rear elevation, including creation of entrance lobby with external canopy to ground floor, and platform lift to ground and first floors.
As published by the council, reference 112580/FO/2016
Application record
- Reference
- 112580/FO/2016
- Type
- Full Application Consent
- Status
- Rejected
- Decision
- Refused
- Received
- 16 Aug 2016
- Validated
- 16 Aug 2016
- Decided
- 8 Dec 2016
- Ward
- Harpurhey Ward (2004)
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- M40 9NB
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Aug 2016
Received by Manchester
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8 Dec 2016
Decision issued: Refused
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28 Sep 2026
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Martin Spencer Architecture Agent, an architecture practice registered in Blackpool
Active · incorporated 2017 · Blackpool
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