Planning application
53 PICCADILLY MANCHESTER M1 2AP
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Retention of 1no. LED advertisement screen
As published by the council, reference PLA-2026-000197
Application record
- Reference
- PLA-2026-000197
- Type
- Consent to display an advertisement
- Status
- Under Consideration
- Received
- 24 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 24 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Piccadilly
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- M1 2AP
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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24 Jul 2026
Received by Manchester
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6 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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30 Aug 2026
Status changed to Under Consideration
Previously Under Consultation.
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 18 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Manchester took a median of 55 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
8 documents on file for this application
A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.
Trade members open them from here.
Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Manchester for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About advertising applications
How this application type works
Advertisement consent controls signs, hoardings and other adverts. The council may only judge two things: amenity, meaning the effect on the appearance of the building and area, and public safety, chiefly whether a sign distracts road users or obstructs sight lines. Other planning considerations, such as competition between businesses, do not apply.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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53 Piccadilly Manchester M1 2AP
96% historically approved · decision due ~28 Sep
Retention of 1no. LED advertisement screen.
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 5 docs -
Wetherspoons 49 Piccadilly Manchester M1 2AP
Installation of 2 no. new external air conditioning condenser units within plant area to rear of building and new associated louvred screen enclosure following removal of existing railings on Back Piccadilly
Granted Full applications 14 docs -
55 Piccadilly Manchester M1 2AP
Listed Building Consent for works to repair, renovate and refurbish the cage lift to include refubishing the iron cage surrounding the lift shaft, adding an architectural screen behind the iron cage and replacing a retrofitted weld mesh currently in place.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings 12 docs -
Wetherspoons 49 Piccadilly Manchester M1 2AP
Discharge of condition 3 (Noise Validation) attached to application ref no 128588/FO/2020
Granted Conditions 3 docs -
49 Piccadilly Manchester M1 2AP
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT for installation of replacement walk in fridge and freezer within existing basement kitchen area and installation of 2 no. new external air conditioning condenser units within plant area to rear of building and new associated louvred screen enclosure following removal of existing railings on Back Piccadilly
Granted Heritage and listed buildings 18 docs -
Wetherspoons 49 Piccadilly Manchester M1 2AP
Discharge of condition 5 (louvered Screen Details) and 5 (Remedial Works to rear elevation) attached to application ref no 128588
Granted Conditions 4 docs
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