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
• 136440/AO/2023 Withdrawn

  40 Princess Street Manchester M1 6DE

  Installation of projecting sign and window vinyl advert

  Decided 17 May 2023 Advertising
• 136421/LO/2023 Withdrawn

  40 Princess Street Manchester M1 6DE

  LISTED BUILDING CONSENT for installation of projecting sign

  Decided 17 May 2023 Heritage and listed buildings
• CDN/19/0107 Withdrawn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. 15 Oct 2025

   Received by Manchester

2. 10 Dec 2025

   Decision issued: Approved

3. 20 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Manchester granted permission on 10 December 2025, 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 Princess Street Manchester M1 6DE

  116551/LO/2017 Submitted 9 Aug 2017 50 yards away

  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.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Windows or glazing 134 docs

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

  130044/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; 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

• 40-42 Princess Street Manchester M1 6DE

  CDN/19/0106 Submitted 6 Feb 2019 50 yards away

  Discharge of conditions 3 (Watching Brief) and 5 (Final Details - Internal Areas) relating to application reference 120503/LO/2018

  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

• 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

• 44-46 Princess Street Manchester M1 6DE

  120504/LO/2018 Submitted 29 Jun 2018 50 yards away

  LISTED BUILDING CONSENT for works comprising the re-opening of historic windows, 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 and the fit out of the basement as a gym.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Windows or glazing 107 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