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40 Princess Street Manchester M1 6DE

Granted Manchester 116551/LO/2017 Listed Building Consent

Works: Extension Windows or glazing

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

Proposal

LISTED BUILDING CONSENT Works comprising a fourth floor rooftop extension, the installation of a glazed roof over the lightwell, the re-opening of historic windows, the reconfiguration of the main entrance staircase, the removal of existing entrance canopy, roller shutter and associated cladding, works to the lightwell including the installation of a glazed roof and an extension through to ground floor level, the provision of a new lift core and overrun, the reconfiguration of floor plates and the installation of modern WC facilities, the reconfiguration of external plant and equipment, closure of the existing restaurant entrances, provision of internal service risers, the fit out of the basement as a gym and the provision of a cycle store.

As published by the council, reference 116551/LO/2017

Application record

Reference
116551/LO/2017
Type
Listed Building Consent
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Approved
Received
9 Aug 2017
Validated
9 Aug 2017
Decided
25 Oct 2017
Ward
City Centre Ward (2004)
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
M1 6DE

Site history

Applications at this address on the Manchester register

This site has had 8 applications since 2017: 5 approved, 0 refused.

  • PLA-2026-000361 Granted

    40 Princess Street Manchester M1 6DE

    Internal reconfiguration and refurbishment works to the ground, second, fourth, sixth, and tenth floors.

    Decided 13 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 144627/LO/2025 Granted

    40 Princess Street Manchester M1 6DE

    Listed Building Consent for internal works to 8th floor.

    Decided 12 Jan 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 144273/LO/2025 Granted

    40 Princess Street Manchester M1 6DE

    Listed building consent for internal reconfiguration works to the fourth and seventh floor.

    Decided 10 Dec 2025 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 136440/AO/2023 Withdrawn

    40 Princess Street Manchester M1 6DE

    Installation of projecting sign and window vinyl advert

    Decided 17 May 2023 Advertising
  • 136421/LO/2023 Withdrawn

    40 Princess Street Manchester M1 6DE

    LISTED BUILDING CONSENT for installation of projecting sign

    Decided 17 May 2023 Heritage and listed buildings
  • CDN/19/0107 Withdrawn

    40 Princess Street Manchester M1 6DE

    Discharge of condition 4 (HER) relating to application reference 116550/FO/2017

    Decided 21 Jul 2020 Conditions
  • 116550/FO/2017 Granted

    40 Princess Street Manchester M1 6DE

    Works comprising a fourth floor rooftop extension, the installation of a glazed roof over the lightwell, the reconguration of floorplates to provide modern office suites (B1) on the part ground to fifth floors, the creation of one A4 unit and one A3 or B1 unit on the ground floor, the re-opening of historic windows, removal of existing entrance canopy, roller shutter and associated cladding, works to the roof to install a lift overrun, the installation of a glazed roof over the lightwell, the reconfiguration of external plant and equipment, provision of internal service risers, change of use of the basement and sub-basement to a gym (Use Class D2) and the provision of a cycle store.

    Decided 25 Oct 2017 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 9 Aug 2017

    Received by Manchester

  2. 25 Oct 2017

    Decision issued: Approved

  3. 12 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

134 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Manchester granted permission on 25 October 2017, 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

  • Eastern House 40-42 Princess Street Manchester M1 6DE

    124507/LO/2019 Submitted 29 Oct 2019 50 yards away

    LISTED BUILDING CONSENT for refurbishment and alterations comprising fourth floor extension; removal and relocation of main staircase; extension of existing lightwell to create a new feature lightwell; new lift core and overrun; reconfiguration of floorplates; modification to roof structure and erection of new plant deck and enclosure; the reinstatement of original facade openings, alterations to the main entrance, incorporation of new service risers; relocation of restaurant and reinstatement of former window; signage; and lighting.

    Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings Extension Windows or glazing 382 docs

  • 40 Princess Street Manchester M1 6DE

    144273/LO/2025 Submitted 15 Oct 2025 50 yards away

    Listed building consent for internal reconfiguration works to the fourth and seventh floor.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 12 docs

  • Eastern House 40-42 Princess Street Manchester

    130043/LO/2021 Submitted 26 May 2021 50 yards away

    LISTED BUILDING CONSENT for refurbishment and alterations comprising reconfiguration of floorplates to provide modern office accommodation, a fourth floor extension, reconfiguration of existing lightwell to facilitate new lift and relocated stair core, modification to roof structure and erection of new plant deck, alterations to the main entrance, the reinstatement of original facade openings, incorporation of new service risers, works to basement to enable its use as a gymnasium, repairs and removal of redundant fixtures and fittings; repair and reinstatement of windows, signage; and lighting.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Windows or glazing 228 docs

  • 40 Princess Street Manchester M1 6DE

    116550/FO/2017 Submitted 9 Aug 2017 50 yards away

    Works comprising a fourth floor rooftop extension, the installation of a glazed roof over the lightwell, the reconguration of floorplates to provide modern office suites (B1) on the part ground to fifth floors, the creation of one A4 unit and one A3 or B1 unit on the ground floor, the re-opening of historic windows, removal of existing entrance canopy, roller shutter and associated cladding, works to the roof to install a lift overrun, the installation of a glazed roof over the lightwell, the reconfiguration of external plant and equipment, provision of internal service risers, change of use of the basement and sub-basement to a gym (Use Class D2) and the provision of a cycle store.

    Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 138 docs

  • Langley Buildings 44-46 Princess Street Manchester M1 6DE

    130044/LO/2021 Submitted 26 May 2021 50 yards away

    LISTED BUILDING CONSENT for refurbishment and alterations comprising reconfiguration of floorplates to provide modern office accommodation; reconfiguration of existing lightwell to facilitate new lift and stair core; modification to roof structure; the reinstatement of original facade openings including reinstatement of entrance at Harter Street / Princess Street corner, incorporation of new service risers; works to basement to enable its use as a gymnasium; facade repairs and removal of redundant fixtures and fittings including external fire escape stair; repair and reinstatement of windows; signage; and lighting.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 229 docs

  • 40 Princess Street Manchester M1 6DE

    136421/LO/2023 Submitted 30 Mar 2023 50 yards away

    LISTED BUILDING CONSENT for installation of projecting sign

    Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs

In Manchester

  • PLA-2026-001199 Withdrawn

    27 Manor Street Manchester M12 6HE

    Listed building consent for works including replacement of windows, roof tiles, roof light and new treatment to stone cills.

    Received 24 Jul, published by the council 17 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • PLA-2026-001131 Granted

    Refreshment Room Victoria Railway Station Long Millgate Manchester M3 1WY

    Listed Building Consent for installation of replacement internal signage and internal redecoration.

    Received 23 Jul, published by the council 6 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • PLA-2026-000401 Granted

    New Century Hall 34 Hanover Street Manchester M4 4AH

    Listed Building Consent for internal alterations to allow for creation of ground floor music venue.

    Received 20 Jul, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • PLA-2026-000876 Granted

    13 Thomas Street Manchester M4 1EU

    Listed Building Consent for internal and external refurbishment with replacement roof-mounted plant.

    Received 17 Jul, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • PLA-2026-000746 Granted

    Former Outpatients Building Manchester Royal Infirmary Oxford Road Manchester M13 9WL

    Listed Building Consent for roof repairs and replacement works.

    Received 17 Jul, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings