1 Piccadilly Gardens Manchester M1 1RG Data via plota.co.uk

PLA-2026-001346 - Full planning permission Under Consultation
Utility infrastructure

Proposal

City Council Development for installation of 5 security cameras. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
13 Aug 2026
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Validated
19 Aug 2026
Decision
Expected by 14 Oct 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 11 Oct 2026, from Manchester's recent utility and infrastructure works. Comments are open until 15 Sept 2026.

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Documents 6

Plans & drawings 1

PDF Proposals for locations of cameras on building elevations Supporting Information · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗

Application forms 3

PDF ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf Application Form · 19 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF ApplicationForm.pdf Application Form · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf Application Form · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗

Other documents 2

PDF Radio Specification.pdf Supporting Information · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF CCTV Camera Specification.pdf Supporting Information · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗

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Site constraints 2

Air quality management area: Manchester AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
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Also on the record
Inside the Manchester built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

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Important details

Council
Manchester
Application type
Full planning permission
Postcode
M1 1RG
Received
13 Aug 2026
Validated
19 Aug 2026
Ward
Piccadilly
Case officer
Show
Target decision
14 Oct 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Decision outlook

Day 27 of the 56-day target. Manchester usually decides utility and infrastructure works by day 53.

Day 2729 days to the 56-day target
87%decided within 8 weeks
100%approved
30decided in the last year

Plota live figures for utility and infrastructure works decided by Manchester in the last twelve months, from validation. Manchester decision record →

Public comments

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Last counted 10 Sept 2026

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Consultation & key dates

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15 Sept 2026

Historical activity at this location

45 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025
Creation of new rooftop pavilion, external terrace and lift access, and enclosure of grou…
144522/FO/2025
2025 Refused
Installation of collection window and retention of entrance doors.
143835/FO/2025
2025 Approved
Installation of 2no internally illuminated projecting signs
143663/AO/2025
2025 Approved
Installation of 2no. internally illuminated individual letter fascia signs and 2no. inter…
142971/AO/2025
2025 Withdrawn
Elevational alterations to form service hatch.
142970/FO/2025
2024 Approved
Installation of air source heat pump and additional plant to roof.
139828/FO/2024
2023 Approved
Installation of 1 x internally illuminated fascia sign, 1 x internally illuminated projec…
137190/AO/2023
2023 Approved
Use of the external area for placing tables, chairs and barriers in connection with resta…
137191/FO/2023
2023 Approved
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Noise) and 4a (Fumes) attached to Planning Permission 133296/F…
CDN/23/0555
2022 Approved
Installation of 3 no. internally illuminated fascia signs
135356/AO/2022
2022 Approved
Installation of new window vent and door onto front elevation.
133296/FO/2022
2020 Approved
Alterations to walkway area to include installation of hanging structure with greenery an…
126670/FO/2020
2020 Approved
1no. Non-illuminated projecting sign
126671/AO/2020
2020 Approved
Replacement of lettering on 2 signs at northern end of Pizza Express, 1 Piccadilly Gardens
126213/AO/2020
2019 Approved
One freestanding menu sign.
124447/AO/2019
2019 Approved
Retrospective consent for continued use of paved area for an external seating area compri…
125016/FO/2019
2017 Approved
Installation of roof plant.
116609/FO/2017
2017 Refused
Prior Approval for the installation of a telephone kiosk
116345/TEL/2017
2016 Approved
Advertisement consent for the display of one internally illuminated fascia sign to replac…
111409/AO/2016/C2
2016 Approved
Change of use from A1 (shop) to shop and cafe (A1 and A3 Sui Generis) or A1 (shop) or A3…
110896/FO/2015/C2
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Refused
Footpath Outside 1 Portland Street Manchester M1 4AJ
Installation of 2no internally illuminated digital display screens
144109/AOH/2025
2025 Refused
Footpath Outside 1 Portland Street Manchester M1 4AJ
Installation of digital LED totem.
144108/FO/2025
2025 Refused
Outside 51 Piccadilly Street Manchester M1 2AP
Installation of 2no internally illuminated digital display screens
144107/AOH/2025
2025 Refused
Outside 51 Piccadilly Street Manchester M1 2AP
Installation of digital LED totem.
144106/FO/2025
2025 Approved
Piccadilly Gardens Manchester
City Council Development for the temporary change of use of public open space for the pur…
143890/VO/2025
2025 Approved
Unit G1 1 Portland Street Manchester M1 3BE
Installation of 1no. internally illuminated fascia sign, 1no. internally illuminated proj…
142337/AO/2025
2025 Approved
Westminster House 11 Portland Street Manchester
Installation of 4 no. air-conditioning condenser units to roof.
142049/FO/2025
2024 Approved
Piccadilly Gardens Manchester
City Council Development - Temporary change of use of public open space for the purpose o…
140996/VO/2024
2023 Refused
Ground Floor 1 Piccadilly Gardens Manchester M1 1RG
Retention of 2 no. illuminated fascia sign.
138764/AO/2023
2023 Approved
Fourth Floor Westminster House 11 Portland Street Manchester M60 1HY
Installation of 3 no. louvered sections within existing glazed facade to the rear courtya…
137739/FO/2023
2023 Approved
Piccadilly Gardens Manchester
City Council Development - Temporary change of use of public open space for the purpose o…
138487/VO/2023
2023 Approved
Piccadilly Gardens Manchester
City Council Development - Temporary change of use of public open space for the purpose o…
138487/FO/2023
2023 Refused
Ground Floor Unit A 1 Piccadilly Gardens Manchester M1 1RG
Installation of 4 x internally illuminated fascia signs, 3 x internally illuminated proje…
137201/AO/2023
2023 Refused
Ground Floor Unit A 1 Piccadilly Gardens Manchester M1 1RG
Elevational alterations to form new entrance doors and delivery window.
137200/FO/2023
2023 Approved
Land At Piccadilly Gardens North East Corner Manchester M1 1LQ
Replacement of an existing interactive totem with a 2.42m x 1.27m totem including full mo…
137109/AOH/2023
2023 Approved
Various Footways At Piccadilly, Church Street, Store Street, Lena Street, Aytoun Street Manchester
Retention of 7no. cycle stands and installation of 1no. cycle stands
136267/FO/2023
2022 Approved
Land At Piccadilly Gardens Manchester M1 1AF
Application for physical works to the Pavilion and surrounding Public Realm
132578/FO/2021
2021 Approved
Ground Floor Unit B 1 Piccadilly Gardens Manchester M1 1RG
2 sets of illuminated text on rails and 1 internally illuminated menu
131649/AO/2021
2021 Approved
10 Locations Within The Manchester Core City Centre Manchester
Replacement of 10 existing freestanding advertised units comprising four columns and six…
130165/AOH/2021
2021 Approved
11 Locations Within Manchester Core City Centre Manchester
The replacement of 11 freestanding advertising units comprising five columns and six x 6…
130164/AOH/2021
2016 Approved
Portland Hotel 3-5 Portland Street Manchester M1 6DP
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT Installation of sunglasses structure on top of existing projectin…
114221/LO/2016
2016 Approved
Portland Hotel Portland Street Manchester M1 6DP M1 6DP
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT Installation of new internally illuminated pillow sign on existin…
113528/LO/2016
2016 Approved
The Portland Hotel Portland Street Manchester M1 6DP
Installation of new internally illuminated pillow sign on existing canopy above main hote…
113536/AO/2016
2016 Approved
Pavement Outside 1 Portland Street Manchester M1 3BH
CityLive digital interactive public information and advertising totem
114080/AOH/2016
2016 Approved
Units G1B And G2 1 Piccadilly Gardens Manchester M1 1RG
Display of 1 no. internally illuminated fascia sign and 2 no. non-illuminated fascia sign…
111962/AO/2016/C2
Manchester
Planning Authority Score
6.8/10
Good
#68 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Manchester ranks #146 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Manchester decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #174 of 296
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #84 of 296
65%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #146 of 296
31%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #59 of 296
76%
Minor dwellings approved
82 decided (1-9 homes)
94%
Major dwellings approved
54 decided (10+ homes)
65%
Change of use approved
49 decided
1,924
Total decisions
242 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings