Planning application
PLA-2026-000657
Maybrook House 40 Blackfriars Street Manchester M3 2EG
Proposal
Change of use of basement, part ground and all upper floors from gymnasium, restaurant and office use (Use Class E) to hotel (Use Class C1) together with the erection of a two storey extension, external alterations and other associated works.
As published by the council, reference PLA-2026-000657
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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11 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 full applications applications
How this application type works
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.
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