Planning application
237-239 Deansgate Manchester M3 4EN
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Installation of non-illuminated fascia signage with external vinyl manifestations.
As published by the council, reference PLA-2026-001461
Application record
- Reference
- PLA-2026-001461
- Type
- Consent to display an advertisement
- Status
- Under Consultation
- Received
- 26 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 26 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Deansgate
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- M3 4EN
Comment by 23 September 2026
The council is taking comments on this application until then. Comments go to Manchester through their own planning portal.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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26 Aug 2026
Received by Manchester
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6 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 21 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.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
5 documents on file for this application
A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.
Trade members open them from here.
Open the documentsWhat 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 advertising applications
How this application type works
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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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237-239 Deansgate Manchester M3 4EN
96% historically approved · decision due ~21 Oct
Listed Building Consent for installation of 2no non-illuminated fascia signs, vinyl signs, and internal fit-out works to facilitate café use.
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 29 docs -
237 - 239 Deansgate Manchester M3 4EN
Installation of 1no. service pipe to Deansgate elevation.
Granted Full applications 20 docs -
237 - 239 Deansgate Manchester M3 4EN
Listed Building Consent for the installation 1no. rear louvre and 1no. service pipe to Deansgate elevation
Granted Heritage and listed buildings 20 docs -
237-239, 241, 243, 247, 249, 283 Deansgate, Manchester, M3
Listed Building Consent for internal alterations within existing vacant ground floor retail units to remove stairs within the Deansgate Terrace.
Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings 27 docs -
245 Deansgate Manchester M3 4EN
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT to allow for construction of new internal mezzanine floor, removal of non-original staircase to first floor and infilling of floor and associated works
Granted Heritage and listed buildings 28 docs -
Deansgate Terrace And Great Northern Square Great Northern Complex Manchester M3 4EN
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed use or development to allow for confirmation of the lawful implementation of previously approved Planning Permission 124847/JO/2019 following the completion of certain works
Granted Lawful development 9 docs
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