14 Driffield Street Manchester M14 7HZ

1. 19 Aug 2026

   Received by Manchester

2. 6 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 14 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. 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.

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.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 14 DRIFFIELD STREET MANCHESTER M14 7HZ

  PLA-2026-000157 Submitted 1 May 2026 0m away

  Use of property as a small House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4).

  Refused Lawful development 5 docs

• 6 Lloyd Street South Manchester M14 7JD

  145678/FH/2026 Submitted 22 Jun 2026 69m away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~17 Aug

  Erection of part single, part two storey rear extension

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension 6 docs
  Domestic

• 24-26 Lloyd Street South Manchester M14 7HY

  128686/FO/2020 Submitted 23 Feb 2021 69m away

  Erection of a part single, part three storey rear extension, rear dormer and a part single, part two storey side extension with associated elevational alterations to provide additional retail storage and living accommodation at first and second floors

  Refused Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 10 docs

• 6 Lloyd Street South Manchester M14 7JD

  120403/FH/2018 Submitted 1 Oct 2018 74m away

  Erection of single storey rear extension and installation of rear dormer to form additional living accommodation.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 266 Claremont Road Manchester M14 4TS

  127964/FO/2020 Submitted 1 Dec 2020 116m away

  Erection of a single storey rear extension to existing shop (Use Class E)

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 262 Claremont Road Manchester M14 4TS

  145204/FO/2026 Submitted 20 Feb 2026 117m away

  Change of Use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a 4 bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (Class C4).

  Refused Full applications 8 docs
  Domestic

• PLA-2026-001302 Awaiting decision

  16 Bryan Road Manchester M21 0RH

  Erection of a single-storey rear extension.

  1 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• PLA-2026-001234 Awaiting decision

  Apartment 62 Montana House 136 Princess Street Manchester M1 7AF

  Use of property as a house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4).

  1 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• PLA-2026-001293 Awaiting decision

  The Bridge 104 Fairfield Street Manchester M1 2WR

  Use of property as a Veterinary Practice (Use Class E(e)).

  1 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• PLA-2026-001309 Awaiting decision

  13 Kingshill Road Manchester M21 9EZ

  Elevation alterations including the installation of new rear ground floor window and rear door together with 2 rooflights to be installed on the rear roof of the kitchen outrigger.

  1 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• PLA-2026-000132 Awaiting decision

  64 Demesne Road Manchester M16 8PJ

  Use of dwellinghouse as seven self-contained (1 x 2 and 6 x 1 bedroom) flats.

  28 Aug 2026 Lawful development