Planning application
40-46 Princess Street Manchester M1 6DE
Works: Extension Windows or glazing
Withdrawn before a decision, so it carries no planning weight. A revised scheme can be submitted at any time.
Proposal
Refurbishment and alteration works comprising a fourth floor rooftop extension, the reconfiguration of floorplates to provide modern office suites (B1) on the part ground to fifth floors, the use of the part ground floor as classes A1 (Shops), A2 (Professional and Financial Services), A3 (Restaurants and Cafes), A4 (Drinking Establishment), AA (Drinking Establishment with Extended Food Provision), or B1 (Offices), the change of use of the ground floor A4 (drinking establishment) to B1 (Offices) and use of the basement and sub-basement as D2 (Gymnasium), the reinstatement of original facade openings, reinstatement of former windows, alterations to the main entrance, modification to roof structure and erection of new plant deck and enclosure, provision of internal service risers, extension of existing lightwell to create a new feature lightwell; new lift core and overrun, external lighting and the provision of an internal cycle store and external bin store.
As published by the council, reference 124609/FO/2019
Application record
- Reference
- 124609/FO/2019
- Type
- Full Application Consent
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Withdrawn
- Received
- 29 Oct 2019
- Validated
- 29 Oct 2019
- Decided
- 21 Jul 2020
- Ward
- Piccadilly Ward
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- M1 6DE
Site history
Applications at this address on the Manchester register
This site has had 2 applications since 2019: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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130099/FO/2021 Granted
40-46 Princess Street Manchester M1 6DE
Refurbishment and alteration works comprising the reconfiguration of floorplates to provide modern office accommodation at ground to fifth floors, and use of the basement and sub-basement as a gymnasium, the reinstatement of original facade openings, reinstatement of former windows, reinstatement of entrance at Harter Street / Princess Street corner, a fourth floor rooftop extension, modification to roof structure and erection of new plant deck and enclosure, provision of internal service risers, reconfiguration of existing lightwell to facilitate new lift and stair core, external lighting and the provision of an internal cycle store and external bin store.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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29 Oct 2019
Received by Manchester
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21 Jul 2020
Decision issued: Withdrawn
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6 Aug 2026
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Eastern House 40-42 Princess Street Manchester
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 -
Eastern House 40-42 Princess Street Manchester M1 6DE
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 -
Langley Buildings 44-46 Princess Street Manchester M1 6DE
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 -
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Discharge of condition 4 (HER) relating to application reference 116550/FO/2017
Withdrawn Conditions 6 docs -
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Listed building consent for internal reconfiguration works to the fourth and seventh floor.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings 12 docs -
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LISTED BUILDING CONSENT for 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, provision of internal service risers, the fit out of the basement as a gym and the provision of a cycle store.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Windows or glazing 109 docs
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