Eastern House 40-42 Princess Street Manchester

1. 26 May 2021

   Received by Manchester

2. 3 Sep 2021

   Decision issued: Approve

3. 30 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Manchester granted permission on 3 September 2021, 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.

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.

• 40-46 Princess Street Manchester M1 6DE

  124609/FO/2019 Submitted 29 Oct 2019 1m away

  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.

  Withdrawn Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 423 docs

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

  124507/LO/2019 Submitted 29 Oct 2019 2m 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  Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings Extension Windows or glazing 382 docs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

  CDN/19/0107 Submitted 6 Feb 2019 4m away

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

  Withdrawn Conditions 6 docs

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

  130044/LO/2021 Submitted 26 May 2021 6m 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

  144273/LO/2025 Submitted 15 Oct 2025 8m away

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

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 12 docs

• 40-42 Princess Street Manchester M1 6DE

  120503/LO/2018 Submitted 29 Jun 2018 10m away

  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

• 145497/LO/2026 Granted

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

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• PLA-2026-000757 Awaiting decision

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