40 Princess Street Manchester M1 6DE

This site has had 8 applications since 2017: 5 approved, 0 refused.

• PLA-2026-000361 Granted

  40 Princess Street Manchester M1 6DE

  Internal reconfiguration and refurbishment works to the ground, second, fourth, sixth, and tenth floors.

  Decided 13 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 144627/LO/2025 Granted

  40 Princess Street Manchester M1 6DE

  Listed Building Consent for internal works to 8th floor.

  Decided 12 Jan 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 144273/LO/2025 Granted

  40 Princess Street Manchester M1 6DE

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

  Decided 10 Dec 2025 Heritage and listed buildings
• 136440/AO/2023 Withdrawn

  40 Princess Street Manchester M1 6DE

  Installation of projecting sign and window vinyl advert

  Decided 17 May 2023 Advertising
• CDN/19/0107 Withdrawn

  40 Princess Street Manchester M1 6DE

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

  Decided 21 Jul 2020 Conditions
• 116551/LO/2017 Granted

  40 Princess Street Manchester M1 6DE

  LISTED BUILDING CONSENT 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, closure of the existing restaurant entrances, provision of internal service risers, the fit out of the basement as a gym and the provision of a cycle store.

  Decided 25 Oct 2017 Heritage and listed buildings
• 116550/FO/2017 Granted

  40 Princess Street Manchester M1 6DE

  Works comprising a fourth floor rooftop extension, the installation of a glazed roof over the lightwell, the reconguration of floorplates to provide modern office suites (B1) on the part ground to fifth floors, the creation of one A4 unit and one A3 or B1 unit on the ground floor, the re-opening of historic windows, removal of existing entrance canopy, roller shutter and associated cladding, works to the roof to install a lift overrun, the installation of a glazed roof over the lightwell, the reconfiguration of external plant and equipment, provision of internal service risers, change of use of the basement and sub-basement to a gym (Use Class D2) and the provision of a cycle store.

  Decided 25 Oct 2017 Full applications

1. 30 Mar 2023

   Received by Manchester

2. 17 May 2023

   Decision issued: Withdrawn

3. 18 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The applicant withdrew this application before Manchester decided it, and is free to submit a revised scheme at any time. 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.

• Eastern House 40-42 Princess Street Manchester

  130043/LO/2021 Submitted 26 May 2021 50 yards away

  LISTED BUILDING CONSENT for refurbishment and alterations comprising reconfiguration of floorplates to provide modern office accommodation, a fourth floor extension, reconfiguration of existing lightwell to facilitate new lift and relocated stair core, modification to roof structure and erection of new plant deck, alterations to the main entrance, the reinstatement of original facade openings, incorporation of new service risers, works to basement to enable its use as a gymnasium, repairs and removal of redundant fixtures and fittings; repair and reinstatement of windows, signage; and lighting.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Windows or glazing 228 docs

• 40-46 Princess Street Manchester M1 6DE

  124609/FO/2019 Submitted 29 Oct 2019 50 yards 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 50 yards 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

• 44 Princess Street Manchester M1 6DE

  CDN/23/0179 Submitted 15 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Discharge of listed building condition 3 (Lightning Proposals) attached to listed building consent 135619/LO/2022

  Granted Conditions 3 docs

• 40 Princess Street Manchester M1 6DE

  CDN/19/0107 Submitted 6 Feb 2019 50 yards away

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

  Withdrawn Conditions 6 docs

• 40 Princess Street Manchester M1 6DE

  116550/FO/2017 Submitted 9 Aug 2017 50 yards away

  Works comprising a fourth floor rooftop extension, the installation of a glazed roof over the lightwell, the reconguration of floorplates to provide modern office suites (B1) on the part ground to fifth floors, the creation of one A4 unit and one A3 or B1 unit on the ground floor, the re-opening of historic windows, removal of existing entrance canopy, roller shutter and associated cladding, works to the roof to install a lift overrun, the installation of a glazed roof over the lightwell, the reconfiguration of external plant and equipment, provision of internal service risers, change of use of the basement and sub-basement to a gym (Use Class D2) and the provision of a cycle store.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 138 docs

• PLA-2026-001199 Withdrawn

  27 Manor Street Manchester M12 6HE

  Listed building consent for works including replacement of windows, roof tiles, roof light and new treatment to stone cills.

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 17 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• PLA-2026-001131 Granted

  Refreshment Room Victoria Railway Station Long Millgate Manchester M3 1WY

  Listed Building Consent for installation of replacement internal signage and internal redecoration.

  Received 23 Jul, published by the council 6 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• PLA-2026-000401 Granted

  New Century Hall 34 Hanover Street Manchester M4 4AH

  Listed Building Consent for internal alterations to allow for creation of ground floor music venue.

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• PLA-2026-000876 Granted

  13 Thomas Street Manchester M4 1EU

  Listed Building Consent for internal and external refurbishment with replacement roof-mounted plant.

  Received 17 Jul, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• PLA-2026-000746 Granted

  Former Outpatients Building Manchester Royal Infirmary Oxford Road Manchester M13 9WL

  Listed Building Consent for roof repairs and replacement works.

  Received 17 Jul, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings