Corner of Loverose Way and Symphony Park, Circle Square, Oxford Road Manchester M1 7ED

1. 20 Jul 2026

   Received by Manchester

2. 6 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 24 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Under Consideration

   Previously Under Consultation.

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 14 September 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. 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.

Advertisement consent controls signs, hoardings and other adverts. The council may only judge two things: amenity, meaning the effect on the appearance of the building and area, and public safety, chiefly whether a sign distracts road users or obstructs sight lines. Other planning considerations, such as competition between businesses, do not apply.

More on advertising applications in our guide

• Corner of Oxford Road and Symphony Park Circle Square Oxford Road Manchester M1 7ED

  PLA-2026-000946 Submitted 7 Jul 2026 0m away

  Erection of double-sided internally illuminated freestanding digital advertisement totem.

  Refused Advertising 7 docs

• Hatch Court 103 Oxford Road Manchester M1 7ED

  PLA-2026-001073 Submitted 6 Aug 2026 0m away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~1 Oct

  Variation of Conditions 2 (Approved Dwgs) 6, (Acoustic Assessment Report) 8, (Waste Management Strategy) 10 (Ground Investigation Report) 12 (CMP) 14 (Cycle Parking), 18 (Landscaping) and 23 (External materials) attached to Planning Permission 140907/FO/2024 to amend layout and appearance of site structures and discharge conditions 6,8,9, 10, 12, 14 and 23.

  Awaiting decision Amendments 20 docs

• Site 4 - Corner of Oxford Road and Newman Street Circle Square Oxford Road Manchester M1 7ED

  PLA-2026-001010 Submitted 13 Jul 2026 0m away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~7 Sep

  Erection of double-sided internally illuminated freestanding digital advertisement totem.

  Awaiting decision Advertising 6 docs

• Site 3 - adjacent to No. 2 Circle Square along Symphony Park Circle Square Oxford Road Manchester M1 7ED

  PLA-2026-001009 Submitted 13 Jul 2026 0m away

  Erection of double-sided internally illuminated freestanding digital advertisement totem.

  Refused Advertising 6 docs

• Land Bound By Oxford Road, Oxford House And Mancunian Way Manchester M1 7ED

  120050/FO/2018 Submitted 23 May 2018 19m away

  Erection of one and two storey buildings with flexible commercial uses (Use Classes A1 (shop), A3 (restaurant/cafe), A4 (drinking establishment) or A5 (hot food takeaway)) at ground and first floor together with related access, landscaping and other associated works including external seating areas and courtyard space for a temporary period

  Granted Full applications 25 docs

• Manchester Technology Centre, Oxford House Oxford Road Manchester M1 7ED

  130534/FO/2021 Submitted 24 May 2021 22m away

  The installation of plant equipment on the roof and an external louvre to the south-east elevation.

  Granted Full applications 10 docs

• PLA-2026-001009 Refused

  Site 3 - adjacent to No. 2 Circle Square along Symphony Park Circle Square Oxford Road Manchester M1 7ED

  Erection of double-sided internally illuminated freestanding digital advertisement totem.

  13 Jul 2026 Advertising
• PLA-2026-000710 Granted

  Ground Floor Alliance House 30 Cross Street Manchester M2 7AQ

  Installation of 2no. externally illuminated hanging signs.

  8 Jul 2026 Advertising
• PLA-2026-000946 Refused

  Corner of Oxford Road and Symphony Park Circle Square Oxford Road Manchester M1 7ED

  Erection of double-sided internally illuminated freestanding digital advertisement totem.

  7 Jul 2026 Advertising
• PLA-2026-001327 Awaiting decision

  Parrswood Entertainment Centre Wilmslow Road Manchester M20 5PG

  Advertisement consent for the display of a 7m-high internally illuminated Totem sign and 12no. internally illuminated double-sided signage panels.

  28 Aug 2026 Advertising
• PLA-2026-000929 Granted

  St Peter's Square Tram Stop Manchester M2 5PD

  Installation of 3No. digital advert display for a temporary period of five years.

  6 Jul 2026 Advertising