Planning application
PLA-2026-001038
1 BLACKBURN GARDENS MANCHESTER M20 3YH
Proposal
Erection of a single-storey rear extension, the conversion of the existing integral garage into habitable living space (including replacing the garage door with a new window), replacement of existing external windows and doors across the elevations, and associated internal alterations to the floor layouts.
As published by the council, reference PLA-2026-001038
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 Jul 2026
Received by Manchester
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22 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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PLA-2026-000302 Awaiting decision
36 Blackburn Gardens Manchester M20 3YH
Various alterations to property including installation of solar panels, bifolds at rear, garage conversion and pedestrian site entrance at rear.
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PLA-2026-000453 Granted
1 Blackburn Gardens Manchester M20 3YH
Demolition of a 2.25 metre section of an existing 1.9 metre high brick boundary wall and removal of the existing gate.
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NOT-2026-000455 Granted
1 Blackburn Gardens Manchester M20 3YH
Works to tree - proposed felling of a Pine tree and replant.
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145421/FH/2026 Granted
20 Blackburn Gardens Manchester M20 3YH
Erection of single-storey rear extension along with a first-floor balcony.
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OTH-2026-000860 Awaiting decision
WREN HOUSE 108 PALATINE ROAD MANCHESTER M20 3ZA
Discharge of condition 9 (landscaping and boundary treatments ) from planning application reference 138765/FO/2023 granted approval on Appeal reference APP/B4215/W/24/3345060
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OTH-2026-000585 Awaiting decision
130 Palatine Road Manchester M20 3ZA
Works to trees - proposed pruning works to T1 Lime, T2 Lime, T3 Oak, T4 Lime, T5 Lime, T6 Norway Maple.
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)