Whitworth Building, Christie Building and the John Owens Building at University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL

1. 27 Apr 2026

   Received by Manchester

2. 15 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Approve

3. 20 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Manchester granted permission on 15 July 2026, 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.

• Samuel Alexander Building Manchester University Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL

  145651/FO/2026 Submitted 9 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Installation of roof top mechanical plant

  Granted Full applications 11 docs

• Grove House 316 Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL

  PLA-2026-000879 Submitted 2 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Listed Building Consent for installation of internal cabling and associated Wi-Fi equipment.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 10 docs

• Eddie Newcombe Building Manchester University Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL

  145571/LO/2026 Submitted 13 May 2026 50 yards away

  Listed Building Consent for the installation of new heating controls, temperature sensors, radiators and associated pipework and refurbishment of original radiators.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 11 docs

• Eddie Newcomb Building Burlington Street Manchester M13 9PL

  OTH-2026-000254 Submitted 8 May 2026 50 yards away

  Discharge of Conditions 3 (Ceiling Works), 4 (New doors), 5 (Doors), 6 (Plaster), 7 (Finishes), 8 (Acoustic Panels), 9 (M&E) and 10 (Manifestations) attached to Listed Building Consent 143916/LO/2025.

  Granted Conditions 19 docs

• University Place Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL

  121073/AO/2018 Submitted 31 Aug 2018 50 yards away

  Replacement of existing opaque window film applied to internal face of 12nr existing 1550mm x 3950mm glass screens with new non-commercial artwork

  Granted Advertising Windows or glazing 6 docs

• University Of Manchester University Place Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL

  144157/FO/2025 Submitted 24 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Installation of ramp following demolition of existing ramp.

  Granted Full applications Demolition 7 docs

• PLA-2026-000703 Granted

  Ground Floor Alliance House 30 Cross Street Manchester M2 7AQ

  Listed Building Consent for internal fitout, 3 ATMs, air inlet and outlet points to the windows, application of vinyls, internal display and roof plant.

  Received 12 Aug, published by the council 17 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• PLA-2026-001410 Granted

  Power Hall Museum of Science and Industry Liverpool Road Manchester M3 4JP

  Listed Building Consent for the retention of 1no. security camera.

  Received 13 Aug, published by the council 30 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• PLA-2026-001331 Granted

  New Warehouse Museum of Science and Industry Liverpool Road Manchester M3 4JP

  Listed Building Consent for the retention of 1no. internal security camera.

  Received 12 Aug, published by the council 30 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• PLA-2026-001847 Awaiting decision

  The Old Parsonage Stenner Lane Manchester M20 2RQ

  Listed Building Consent for the removal and replacement of two Greenhouses and for repairs to the boundary wall which separate the Old Parsonage and Philip Godley Lodge.

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• PLA-2026-001674 Awaiting decision

  Arts and Humanities Building Cavendish Street Manchester M15 6BG

  Listed Building Consent for the removal and making good of 2no. plaque signs, together with installation of 3no. plaque signs.

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings