Land in between Castlefield Viaduct and Aviva Studios Manchester M3 4JQ

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• PLA-2026-000487 Awaiting decision

  Land in between Castlefield Viaduct and Aviva Studios Manchester M3 4JQ

  City Council Development for the installation of external staircase.

  Submitted 21 Aug 2026 Full applications

1. 20 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

2. 13 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Under Consideration

   Previously Under Consultation.

3. 21 Aug 2026

   Received by Manchester

4. 30 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Under Consultation

   Previously Under Consideration.

5. 21 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Under Consideration

   Previously Under Consultation.

6. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 16 October 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.

This application is with Manchester for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Manchester decided heritage and listed building applications in a median of 55 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• Land in between Castlefield Viaduct and Aviva Studios Manchester M3 4JQ

  PLA-2026-000487 Submitted 21 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~16 Oct

  City Council Development for the installation of external staircase.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 12 docs

• Union T2 Water Street Manchester M3 4JQ

  PLA-2026-000889 Submitted 9 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~4 Nov

  Change of use of the ground floor from flexible commercial space (Use Class E / Sui Generis) to ancillary gymnasium and laundry room for the exclusive use of residents, and reconfiguration of Level 2 to provide residential amenity, marketing suite (Sui Generis) alongside retained workspace (Use Class E), and associated works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 14 docs

• The Victoria And Albert Hotel Water Street Manchester M3 4JQ

  CDN/20/0700 Submitted 28 Oct 2020 50 yards away

  Discharge of Condition 3 (Finishes) of application referenced: 126823/LO/2020

  Granted Conditions 7 docs

• The Victoria And Albert Hotel Water Street Manchester M3 4JQ

  118953/LO/2018 Submitted 21 Feb 2018 50 yards away

  LISTED BUILDING CONSENT Refurbishment of the reception and conference break out areas at the Victoria & Albert Hotel.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 45 docs

• Marriott Victoria And Albert Hotel Water Street Manchester M3 4JQ

  126823/LO/2020 Submitted 9 Jul 2020 50 yards away

  Listed building consent for the alteration and refurbishments of the interior of the building.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 54 docs

• Land Bounded By River Irwell Canal Basin To The North, Water Street To The East, Princes Bridge To The South & The River Irwell To The West Manchester

  120543/NMC/2018 Submitted 16 Jul 2018 50 yards away

  Non-Material Change to wording of conditions 3 (External Materials Samples), 4 (Landscaping Materials), 5 (Landscaping Scheme), 8 (Car Park Entrance ), 10 (Secure by Design), 16 (Lighting Scheme), 21 (Acoustic Scheme), 24 (Wind), 29 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme), 30 (Surface Water Drainage Works), 34 (Office Waste), 35 (Residential Waste), 36 (Class A3 and Class A4 Waste), 37 (Servicing Strategy), 45 (TV Reception), 46 (Smoking Strategy), 52 (Building Contract), 54 (Radar Mitigation Scheme) and 55 (Local Labour Agreement) of planning permission Ref: 114723/FO/2016

  Granted Amendments 4 docs

• PLA-2026-001199 Withdrawn

  27 Manor Street Manchester M12 6HE

  Listed building consent for works including replacement of windows, roof tiles, roof light and new treatment to stone cills.

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 17 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• PLA-2026-001131 Granted

  Refreshment Room Victoria Railway Station Long Millgate Manchester M3 1WY

  Listed Building Consent for installation of replacement internal signage and internal redecoration.

  Received 23 Jul, published by the council 6 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• PLA-2026-000401 Granted

  New Century Hall 34 Hanover Street Manchester M4 4AH

  Listed Building Consent for internal alterations to allow for creation of ground floor music venue.

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• PLA-2026-000876 Granted

  13 Thomas Street Manchester M4 1EU

  Listed Building Consent for internal and external refurbishment with replacement roof-mounted plant.

  Received 17 Jul, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• PLA-2026-000746 Granted

  Former Outpatients Building Manchester Royal Infirmary Oxford Road Manchester M13 9WL

  Listed Building Consent for roof repairs and replacement works.

  Received 17 Jul, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings