Planning application
145072/LP/2026
4 Westminster Avenue Manchester M16 0AN
Proposal
Use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) as a small children's home (Use Class C2) for up to two children (aged 7-18 years old).
As published by the council, reference 145072/LP/2026
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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10 Feb 2026
Received by Manchester
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8 Apr 2026
Decision issued: Refused
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20 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What refusal means
The process from here
The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.
Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.
About lawful development applications
How this application type works
A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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PLA-2026-000137 Refused
4 WESTMINSTER AVENUE, MANCHESTER, M16 0AN
Change of use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to use as a small children's home for up to two children aged 7 to 18 (Use Class C2), with care provided by non-resident staff on a 24-hour rota.
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127550/FO/2020 Refused
1 Spencer Avenue Manchester M16 0AW
Retrospective application for the change of use from a dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (Class C4)
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145105/FH/2026 Granted
6 Marlborough Avenue Manchester M16 0AJ
Installation of EV charger on the front of the property.
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145588/NMC/2026 Granted
Manley Park Play Centre York Avenue Manchester M16 0AS
Non Material Change to the description of the application 135396/FO/2022 to "Erection of extension to form Activity Hall, Therapy Room and Health and Fitness Centre together with a single-storey extension and re-roofing of existing building".
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CDN/25/1144 Granted
Manley Park Play Centre York Avenue Manchester M16 0AS
Discharge of Condition 3 (drainage), Condition 6 (HMMP) and the Statutory Biodiversity Net Gain condition attached to Planning Permission 141931/FO/2025.
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CDN/25/0705 Refused
Manley Park Play Centre York Avenue Manchester M16 0AS
Discharge of Condition 3 (Surface Water Drainage), 6 (HMMP), 9 (Replacement Turf), Condition 10 (Noise management Plan) and 11 (Hours of Use) attached to planning permission 141931/FO/2025
Other lawful development applications
In Manchester
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PLA-2026-000157 Refused
14 DRIFFIELD STREET MANCHESTER M14 7HZ
Use of property as a small House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4).
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PLA-2026-000581 Refused
The Green Building 19 New Wakefield Street Manchester M1 5NP
Replacement of non-compliant façade materials and balcony surface works.
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145669/LP/2026 Refused
16 Glenmere Road Manchester M20 5PH
Construction of single storey extension to side of existing dwelling.
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PLA-2026-000528 Granted
11 Harley Avenue Manchester M14 5DJ
Existing use of property as an 8-bedroom HMO (Sui Generis).
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PLA-2026-000874 Awaiting decision
1 Weldon Drive Manchester M9 0RW
Use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) as a children's home for 1 no. child with carer accommodation (Use Class C2)