Planning application
PLA-2026-000684
4 Amherst Road Manchester M14 6UQ
Proposal
Use of property as a house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4).
As published by the council, reference PLA-2026-000684
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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3 Jul 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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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145210/LE/2026 Refused
4 Amherst Road Manchester M14 6UQ
Use of property as a house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4).
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144466/FO/2025 Granted
26A Derby Road Manchester M14 6UW
Replacement hipped roof to side extension, erection of first-floor rear extension, installation of rear dormer, installation of roof lights, and replacement flat roof to rear extension in connection with the use of the property as a C3(a) dwellinghouse.
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144466/FH/2025 Awaiting decision
26A Derby Road Manchester M14 6UW
Replacement hipped roof to side extension, erection of first-floor rear extension, installation of rear dormer, installation of roof lights, and replacement flat roof to rear extension in connection with the use of the property as a C3(a) dwellinghouse.
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143899/FH/2025 Refused
26A Derby Road Manchester M14 6UW
Replacement roof to side extension and addition of side dormer and installation of rear dormer and roof lights
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129507/FH/2021 Granted
48 Derby Road Manchester M14 6US
Erection of a single storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation
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128380/FO/2020 Refused
Rear Garden Of 1 Mitford Road Manchester M14 6UL
Erection of a two storey detached dwellinghouse together with associated landscaping and car parking
Other lawful development applications
In Manchester
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PLA-2026-000157 Refused
14 DRIFFIELD STREET MANCHESTER M14 7HZ
Use of property as a small House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4).
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PLA-2026-000581 Refused
The Green Building 19 New Wakefield Street Manchester M1 5NP
Replacement of non-compliant façade materials and balcony surface works.
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145669/LP/2026 Refused
16 Glenmere Road Manchester M20 5PH
Construction of single storey extension to side of existing dwelling.
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PLA-2026-000528 Granted
11 Harley Avenue Manchester M14 5DJ
Existing use of property as an 8-bedroom HMO (Sui Generis).
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PLA-2026-000874 Awaiting decision
1 Weldon Drive Manchester M9 0RW
Use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) as a children's home for 1 no. child with carer accommodation (Use Class C2)