Albert Square Manchester

This site has had 2 applications since 2020: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• CDN/20/0482 Granted

  Albert Square Manchester

  Discharge of Condition 5 (Dilapidation Survey) attached to application referenced 124918/VO/2019

  Decided 18 Aug 2020 Conditions

1. 11 Sep 2025

   Received by Manchester

2. 9 Apr 2026

   Decision issued: Withdrawn

3. 20 Jul 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.

This application sits outside the common categories, and the council record linked on this page sets out the specific procedure that applies. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Albert Square Manchester M2 5DB

  117670/VO/2017 Submitted 22 Sep 2017 4m away

  City Council Development for the Temporary change of use of public open space for the purpose of a Christmas Market from 10 November 2017 to 21 December 2017.

  Granted Other 9 docs

• Albert Memorial Albert Square Manchester M2 5DB

  128778/LO/2020 Submitted 3 Dec 2020 12m away

  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.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 21 docs

• Albert Square Manchester M2 4JW

  124918/VO/2019 Submitted 25 Nov 2019 13m away

  CITY COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT Refurbishment and expansion of Albert Square public realm, including its continued use for temporary events and activities throughout the year; works to include: the installation of a new surface water drainage scheme, removal of existing trees and replacement tree planting and soft landscaping; installation of new lighting columns, wayfinding signage and street furniture; creation of new sloped access to the Town Hall entrances; highways and servicing access works, and associated works.

  Granted Other 89 docs

• Albert Memorial Albert Square Manchester M2 5DB

  128777/VO/2020 Submitted 3 Dec 2020 15m away

  CITY COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT Installation of new lighting and reinstatement of former railings and drainage system, and associated works, as part of the repair and restoration of the Grade I listed Albert Memorial

  Granted Other 21 docs

• Town Hall Albert Square Manchester M2 5DB

  121352/VO/2018 Submitted 24 Sep 2018 15m away

  City Council Development for the temporary change of use of public open space for the purpose of a Christmas Market from 9th November 2018 to 22nd December 2018.

  Granted Other 10 docs

• Albert Square Manchester M60 2LA

  123669/TCA/2019 Submitted 22 May 2019 16m away

  Works to tree - proposed crown lift of 3.5m to Lime tree

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 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
• 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
• 144831/VO/2025 Granted

  Wythenshawe Park Wythenshawe Manchester M23 0AB

  City Council Development for the creation of a temporary car park for approximately 100 vehicles for a period of 2 years, along with associated landscaping.

  23 Dec 2025 Other