Change of use applications in Manchester

There were 63 change of use applications in Manchester in the last 12 months. 9 involve HMOs. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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PLA-2026-000761 7 Jul 2026 Under Consultation

99-101 Cheetham Hill Road Manchester M8 8PY

Installation of shop front associated with subdivision of Class E commercial building into restaurant and office accommodation including elevational a...

Full planning permission Manchester 7 Jul 2026
PLA-2026-000799 7 Jul 2026 Under Consideration

1 Lakin Street Manchester M40 9DT

Change of use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a children's residential care home (Use Class C2) for a maximum of two children.

Lawful development Manchester 7 Jul 2026
PLA-2026-000600 3 Jul 2026 Under Consultation

39D Cardinal Street Manchester M8 0WN

Change of Use from house (C3a) into children's home (C2).

Full planning permission Manchester 3 Jul 2026
PLA-2026-000684 3 Jul 2026 Under Consultation

4 Amherst Road Manchester M14 6UQ

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

Lawful development Manchester 3 Jul 2026
PLA-2026-000341 1 Jul 2026 Under Consideration

124 Egerton Road South Manchester M21 0XJ

Proposed use of the dwellinghouse for up to two young people, aged 16-25, living together as a single household and receiving care, with up to two mem...

Lawful development Manchester 1 Jul 2026
PLA-2026-000705 29 Jun 2026 Under Consultation

Land adjacent to Rochdale towpath off Deansgate. M3 4LY

Use of land in association with mobile coffee van (Sui Generis).

Full planning permission Manchester 29 Jun 2026
PLA-2026-000525 26 Jun 2026 Under Consultation

80 Mauldeth Road West Manchester M20 1AB

Change of Use from shop to residential ground floor flat and associated works.

Full planning permission Manchester 26 Jun 2026
PLA-2026-000827 26 Jun 2026 Under Consideration

14 Longford Street Manchester M18 8GQ

Use of the property for up to three residents living together with care provided (Class C3(b)).

Lawful development Manchester 26 Jun 2026
PLA-2026-000459 23 Jun 2026 Under Consultation

2 Thornby Walk Manchester M23 1FR

Retention of Use of property as a 6 bed House in Multiple Occupation Class C4, including minor elevational changes.

Full planning permission Manchester 23 Jun 2026
PLA-2026-000466 22 Jun 2026 Under Consultation

2 Tamar Drive Manchester M23 2QB

Change of use dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a house in multiple occupation (Class C4).

Full planning permission Manchester 22 Jun 2026
PLA-2026-000618 22 Jun 2026 Under Consultation

53 Mabfield Road Manchester M14 6LW

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

Lawful development Manchester 22 Jun 2026
PLA-2026-000742 22 Jun 2026 Under Consultation

35 Anson Road Manchester M14 5DA

Change of use from C3 to Care Home (Use Class C2).

Full planning permission Manchester 22 Jun 2026
PLA-2026-000578 18 Jun 2026 Under Consideration

1 Rice Street Manchester M3 4JL

Change of use of property from Class E(a) to Nursery Class E(f) with associated internal stud partition alterations

Lawful development Manchester 18 Jun 2026
144978/FO/2026 9 May 2026 Pending

286 Great Western Street Manchester M14 4LP

Change of use of residential premises (C3) to retail use (Use class E(a)) at ground floor with 2 bed flat above together with associated external elev...

Full planning permission Manchester 9 May 2026
142949/FO/2025 9 May 2026 Pending

94 - 98 Fairfield Street Manchester M1 2WR

Change of use to commercial kitchen and food delivery operation (Sui Generis) with associated external alterations.

Full planning permission Manchester 9 May 2026
145227/FO/2026 9 May 2026 Pending

Arch 121 Woollam Place Manchester M3 4JJ

Creation of café (Use Class E) with external alterations including creation of extract to the rear

Full planning permission Manchester 9 May 2026
145528/FO/2026 9 May 2026 Pending

Slade Lane Day Nursery Slade Lane Manchester M13 0QJ

Elevational alterations in association with the change of use of building to form 20no. bedrooms for temporary homelessness accommodation (Sui Generis...

Full planning permission Manchester 9 May 2026
143659/FO/2025 30 Apr 2026 Pending

717 Stockport Road Manchester M19 3AG

Change of use to first floor from shop storage to residential flats and addition of new floors with rear dormer and fume extraction flue.

Full planning permission Manchester 30 Apr 2026
PLA-2026-000087 30 Apr 2026 Pending

First Floor Virginia House, 7 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 5AE

Change of use from Class E(g)(i) (office) to Class F1(a) (education) at first‑floor.

Change of use Manchester 30 Apr 2026
145341/FO/2026 23 Apr 2026 Pending

521 Wilbraham Road Manchester M21 0UF

Erection of a part-single/part two rear extension and rear roof dormer to form ground floor storage room for the existing commercial use and creation ...

Full planning permission Manchester 23 Apr 2026
145626/LE/2026 23 Apr 2026 Pending

35 Delaine Road Manchester M20 4QP

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

Lawful development Manchester 23 Apr 2026
145602/FO/2026 16 Apr 2026 Pending

11 Symphony Park Manchester M1 7FS

Creation of tattoo studio (Sui Generis) to first floor of Unit L7.

Manchester 16 Apr 2026
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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