Planning application
127612/FO/2020
Old Granada Studios Atherton Street Manchester M3 3GS
Proposal
Part redevelopment and part refurbishment including the conversion of the existing Granada House building into a 175 bed hotel (Use Class C1) with associated private members club (Sui Generis); and erection of new single storey rooftop bar and restaurant (Use Classes A3 and A4); external terrace and rooftop pool in addition to the erection of a new ten storey building for office (Use Class B1) and ground floor retail or workspaces (Use Class A1/A3 and/or B1); retention of Studios for current use as filming studios (Use Class B1) and erection of modular workspaces (Use Class B1) with associated access and servicing arrangements; public realm and other associated works
As published by the council, reference 127612/FO/2020
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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11 Aug 2020
Received by Manchester
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16 Nov 2020
Decision issued: Approved
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21 Jul 2026
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About full applications applications
How this application type works
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.
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