Planning application
PLA-2026-000551
4 Newlyn Street Manchester M14 7PQ
Proposal
Conversion of existing loft space into a habitable bedroom with rooflights, new staircase, fire protection measures. No alteration to the roof shape, roof height, or roof volume.
As published by the council, reference PLA-2026-000551
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Jun 2026
Received by Manchester
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20 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What 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 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.
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140856/FH/2024 Granted
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145669/LP/2026 Refused
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PLA-2026-000528 Granted
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PLA-2026-000874 Awaiting decision
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