Planning application
711 Ashton New Road Manchester M11 4QJ
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Change of use from a dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a 5-bedroom, 5-person House in Multiple Occupation (Class C4).
As published by the council, reference 144869/FO/2026
Application record
- Reference
- 144869/FO/2026
- Type
- Full Application Consent
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Refused
- Received
- 12 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 12 Jan 2026
- Decided
- 20 Feb 2026
- Ward
- Clayton & Openshaw Ward
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- M11 4QJ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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12 Jan 2026
Received by Manchester
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20 Feb 2026
Decision issued: Refused
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20 Jul 2026
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Who's behind it
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Lockley Design & Build Ltd Agent, a design practice registered in Manchester
Active · incorporated 2012 · Manchester
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