128777/VO/2020

1. 3 Dec 2020

   Received by Manchester

2. 4 Feb 2021

   Decision issued: Approved

3. 21 Jul 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.

This application sits outside the common categories, which can include county matters such as minerals and waste, works by statutory undertakers, demolition notifications and other less frequent procedures. The council record linked below sets out the specific procedure that applies, and the description above is taken directly from the published register.

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• 128778/LO/2020 Granted

  Albert Memorial Albert Square Manchester M2 5DB

  Works to the Grade I Listed Albert Memorial, including cleaning, repair and replacement of masonry, refurbishment of existing lighting and installation of new lighting, reinstatement of railings, drainage systems and structural supports to pinnacles, and restoration of plinths.

  3 Dec 2020 3m away Heritage and listed buildings
• 143948/VO/2025 Withdrawn

  Albert Square Manchester

  Temporary change of use of public open space for the purpose of a Christmas Market alongside high end fairground attractions for a period of 59 days.

  11 Sep 2025 15m away Other
• CDN/20/0478 Awaiting decision

  Town Hall Albert Square Manchester M2 5DB

  Partial discharge of Condition 13 (Full and Final Details) Part a) attached to Planning Permission 125552/VO/2019 in relation to the works to and the operation of the Lloyd Street entrance

  23 Jul 2020 35m away Conditions
• 144687/FO/2025 Granted

  2 - 10 Albert Square Manchester M2 6LW

  Erection of external unit to store tables and chairs.

  3 Dec 2025 47m away Full applications
• PLA-2026-000026 Awaiting decision

  TOWN HALL, ALBERT SQUARE, MANCHESTER, M2 5DB

  Test Application

  27 Apr 2026 52m away Amendments
• OTH-2026-000026 Granted

  TOWN HALL, ALBERT SQUARE, MANCHESTER, M2 5DB

  Test Application

  27 Apr 2026 52m away Amendments

• 145299/DEM/2026 Granted

  Virgin Media Concord Business Park Threapwood Road Manchester M22 0EY

  Demolition of existing building.

  2 Mar 2026 Other
• 145181/VO/2026 Granted

  Land At Hillkirk Street Manchester M11 3EZ

  City Council Development for creation of temporary surface car park for period of three years and retention of associated boundary treatment.

  18 Feb 2026 Other
• 143948/VO/2025 Withdrawn

  Albert Square Manchester

  Temporary change of use of public open space for the purpose of a Christmas Market alongside high end fairground attractions for a period of 59 days.

  11 Sep 2025 Other
• ENF/15474/22 Awaiting decision

  2 Albert Road Manchester M19 3PJ

  Deemed application following ground (a) appeal against Enforcement Notice served under reference ENF/15474/22 for the erection of an external staircase (including landing platform), the replacement of a window with a door together with the installation of a canopy over and the formation and installation of a new window at first floor level to the rear (appeal ref APP/B4215/C/26/3377718)

  3 Mar 2026 Other
• 144971/VO/2026 Granted

  Piccadilly Gardens Manchester

  City Council Development for the phased erection of a 2.4-metre-high hoarding for a temporary period of 18 months.

  27 Jan 2026 Other