Planning application
Langley Buildings 44-46 Princess Street Manchester M1 6DE
Works: Windows or glazing
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference 130044/LO/2021
Application record
- Reference
- 130044/LO/2021
- Type
- Listed building consent (Alt/Ext)
- Status
- Final
- Decision
- Granted As published: Approve
- Received
- 26 May 2021
- Validated
- 26 May 2021
- Decided
- 3 Sep 2021
- Ward
- Piccadilly
- 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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124508/LO/2019 Withdrawn
Langley Buildings 44-46 Princess Street Manchester M1 6DE
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT for refurbishment and alterations comprising removal and relocation of main staircase; extension of existing lightwell to create a new feature lightwell; new lift core and overrun; reconfiguration of floorplates to provide modern office suites; modification to roof structure; the reinstatement of original facade openings, incorporation of new service risers; relocation of restaurant and reinstatement of former windows; signage; and lighting.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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26 May 2021
Received by Manchester
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3 Sep 2021
Decision issued: Approve
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30 Aug 2026
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Paul Butler Associates Ltd Agent, registered in Manchester
Active · incorporated 1997 · Manchester
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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.
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