Central Library St Peters Square Manchester M2 5PD

1. 19 Dec 2019

   Received by Manchester

2. 13 Feb 2020

   Decision issued: Approved

3. 6 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Heritage applications concern listed buildings and conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for works, inside or out, that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without consent is a criminal offence. The council weighs harm to the heritage asset against any public benefit of the proposal.

More on heritage and listed buildings applications in our guide

• St Peter's Square Tram Stop Manchester M2 5PD

  PLA-2026-000929 Submitted 6 Jul 2026 14m away

  Installation of 3No. digital advert display for a temporary period of five years.

  Granted Advertising 5 docs

• Various Locations At Peter Street And Oxford Street Manchester

  136270/FO/2023 Submitted 17 Mar 2023 14m away

  Retention of cycle stands

  Granted Full applications 10 docs

• Central Library St Peters Square And Land On Peter Street And St Peters Square Manchester M2 5PD

  129216/FO/2021 Submitted 12 Feb 2021 19m away

  Installation of an additional section of the Manchester Civic Quarter Heat Network (MCQHN) comprising the installation of underground insulated heating pipes, electrical cabling, communications ducting beneath sections of the adopted highway of Peter Street and within Central Library.

  Granted Full applications 11 docs

• Central Library St Peters Square Manchester M2 5PD

  118871/LO/2018 Submitted 22 Jan 2018 31m away

  Listed building consent for internal alterations to the basement level of Central Library associated with connections to the Manchester Civic Quarter Heat Network

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 10 docs

• Central Library St Peters Square Manchester M2 5PD

  125773/VO/2019 Submitted 19 Dec 2019 36m away

  CITY COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT Repairs to steelwork and stonework, and replacement of grilles to external seating areas at Manchester Central Library.

  Granted Other 14 docs

• Central Library St Peters Square Manchester M2 5PD

  129229/LO/2021 Submitted 12 Feb 2021 50m away

  Alterations to the basement level of Manchester Central Library associated with connections to the Manchester Civic Quarter Heat Network.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 11 docs

• 145497/LO/2026 Granted

  178 Ladybarn Lane Manchester M14 6RW

  Listed Building Consent for refurbishment of 8no. timber windows.

  25 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• PLA-2026-000757 Awaiting decision

  237-239 Deansgate Manchester M3 4EN

  Listed Building Consent for installation of 2no non-illuminated fascia signs, vinyl signs, and internal fit-out works to facilitate café use.

  26 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• PLA-2026-001472 Awaiting decision

  HMP Manchester Southall Street Manchester M3 1JL

  Listed Building Consent for the installation of windows baskets across Wings A, B, C, D and E of the Lower Prison at HMP Manchester.

  25 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• PLA-2026-000879 Granted

  Grove House 316 Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL

  Listed Building Consent for installation of internal cabling and associated Wi-Fi equipment.

  2 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• PLA-2026-001226 Awaiting decision

  Crown Courts Minshull Street Manchester M1 3FS

  Listed Building Consent for internal door works to allow for fireproofing.

  24 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings