Change of use applications in Manchester

There were 269 change of use applications in Manchester in the last 12 months. 55 involve HMOs. Of the 167 decided so far, 99 were approved. 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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22 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PLA-2026-001875

119 Withington Road Manchester M16 8EB

Change of Use to basement and ground floor pharmacy with two, two-bedroom apartments involving part single, part two-storey rear extension and elevati...

Full planning permission Manchester
22 Oct 2026 Under Consideration PLA-2026-001818

99 Dudley Road Manchester M16 8BW

Use of a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3(a)) as a children's home for up to two children (Use Class C2)

Lawful development Manchester
22 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PLA-2026-001667

Corn Exchange & Exchange Square

City Council Development: Creation of temporary Christmas Markets for a period of 47 days.

Full planning permission Manchester
21 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PLA-2026-001729

Units 12-18 Piccadilly Trading Estate Manchester M1 2NP

Change of use of Units 12–16 to Use Class B8 (storage and distribution) with ancillary Use Class E(a) (retail) within Unit 16; and retention of Units ...

Full planning permission Manchester
21 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PLA-2026-001753

1143 Oldham Road Manchester M40 2FU

Change of Use of Former Club (Sui Generis) to Place of Worship at Ground Floor and Ancillary Office Space at First Floor.

Full planning permission Manchester
20 Oct 2026 Under Consideration PLA-2026-001710

61 Broom Lane Manchester M19 2TX

Use of part of the house for homeworking related to a single private hire operator.

Lawful development Manchester
20 Oct 2026 Under Consideration PLA-2026-002001

74 Ashley Lane Manchester M9 4NU

Proposed change in occupation of existing mid-terrace C3 dwelling to C3B residential supported living occupancy by two vulnerable adults with associat...

Lawful development Manchester
19 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PLA-2026-000953

4 New George Street Manchester M4 4AE

Creation of retail café and hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) with associated external alterations.

Full planning permission Manchester
16 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PLA-2026-002010

29 Hibbert Street Manchester M14 5NT

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

Lawful development Manchester
14 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PLA-2026-001751

31 Elsdon Road Manchester M13 0TQ

Proposed change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3 use) to Supported Accommodation (Class C2 use) for young persons aged 16 to 25.

Full planning permission Manchester
14 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PLA-2026-001695

Lincoln Square Manchester

Temporary change of use of public open space for the purpose of a Christmas Market for a period of 47 days.

Full planning permission Manchester
14 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PLA-2026-001474

136 ST Werburgh's Road Manchester M21 8UQ

Change of Use from a vacant former Class E gym and fitness club to a Class C3 dwellinghouse, with a Class F1 teaching facility located within the exis...

Full planning permission Manchester
13 Oct 2026 Under Consultation 145196/FO/2026

Arch 19 Red Bank Manchester M4 4HF

Proposed change of use from Storage (class B8) to Pilates studio (class E-d) with café and licensed bar (Sui Generis).

Full planning permission Manchester
13 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PLA-2026-001218

302 Barlow Moor Road Manchester M21 8AY

Change of use of an existing car detailing and vehicle repair workshop (Use Class B2) to an oriental takeaway with a small internal customer seating a...

Full planning permission Manchester
13 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PLA-2026-001810

160 Church Lane Moston M9 4HZ

Use of the property as two self-contained flats (Use Class C3).

Lawful development Manchester
12 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PLA-2026-001867

Flat 8 The Alexandra 1 Whiteoak Road Manchester M14 6WT

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

Lawful development Manchester
9 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PLA-2026-001701

Albert Square Manchester

Temporary change of use of public open space for the purpose of a Christmas Market for a period of 59 days.

Full planning permission Manchester
9 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PLA-2026-001929

302 Moston Lane Manchester M40 9WB

Change of use from a dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a women’s community centre (Class F2), providing community, support, educational and wellbeing activi...

Full planning permission Manchester
9 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PLA-2026-001848

Flat 28 The Deansgate 1 Whiteoak Road Manchester M14 6WT

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

Lawful development Manchester
8 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PLA-2026-001705

Oakley 188 Wilmslow Road Manchester M14 6LJ

Partial demolition, refurbishment and conversion of existing buildings together with construction of 53no. residential dwellings (Use Class C3), alon...

Full planning permission Manchester
7 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PLA-2026-001903

59 New Barns Avenue Manchester M21 7DB

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

Lawful development Manchester
7 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PLA-2026-001512

2 Thornby Walk Manchester M23 1FR

Retention of a part single/part two-storey side extension, change of use of the property to a House in Multiple Occupation (Class C4) and creation of ...

Full planning permission Manchester
5 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PLA-2026-001665

Cathedral Gardens

City Council Development: Creation of temporary Christmas Markets for a period of 59 days.

Full planning permission Manchester
1 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PLA-2026-001833

5 Crofton Street Manchester M14 4DX

Use of the site as a 7-bed House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis).

Lawful development Manchester
1 Oct 2026 Under Consideration PLA-2026-001711

34 Granville Road Manchester M14 6AE

Use of a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) as a Children's Home (Use Class C2) for up to two children, with a manager and two carers who wou...

Lawful development Manchester
30 Sept 2026 Under Consideration PLA-2026-001644

1B Waverton Road Manchester M14 7EB

Use of the dwellinghouse (Class C3(a)) for up to three residents living together, with care provided (Class C3(b))

Lawful development Manchester
30 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PLA-2026-001816

84 Old Church Street Manchester M40 2JF

Change of use from an existing hot food takeaway (sui generis) to a restaurant and bar with ancillary hot food takeaway (sui generis).

Full planning permission Manchester
30 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PLA-2026-000098

32 Yew Tree Road Manchester M14 7PW

Retrospective change of Use from Shop (Class E) into Beauty Salon (Sui Generis) including shop front alterations.

Full planning permission Manchester
28 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PLA-2026-001658

Ground Floor 9 Knowsley Street Manchester M8 8QN

Change of use of the existing ground-floor premises to a wholesale cash and carry operation (sui generis), with ancillary and subordinate retail sales...

Full planning permission Manchester
25 Sept 2026 Under Consideration PLA-2026-001489

43 Manchester Road Manchester M21 9PW

Extensions to front, side and rear of shop with shop front alterations and creation of three bedroom flat and a one bedroom flat.

Full planning permission Manchester
24 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PLA-2026-001450

Land at Oldham Road Manchester

Use of site as Manual Car Wash Facility.

Full planning permission Manchester
23 Sept 2026 Approved 23 Sep NOT-2026-001846

354 Barlow Moor Road Manchester M21 8AZ

Change of use of the premises from a hot food takeaway (sui generis) to a restaurant/café use from 23 September 2026 under Class A of Part 3, Schedule...

Prior approval Part 3 Class A Manchester
23 Sept 2026 Under Consideration PLA-2026-001581

122 Dickenson Road Manchester M14 5HS

Use of the property as an 8-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis).

Lawful development Manchester
23 Sept 2026 Under Consideration PLA-2026-001589

9 Derby Road Manchester M14 6UN

Use of the property as an 8-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis).

Lawful development Manchester
22 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PLA-2026-001732

15 Kingswood Road Manchester M14 6RZ

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

Lawful development Manchester
22 Sept 2026 Under Consideration PLA-2026-001349

20 Blair Road Manchester M16 8NS

Conversion of basement to form 2no. self contained apartments together with the installation of front and rear lightwells/ accesses

Full planning permission Manchester
22 Sept 2026 Under Consideration PLA-2026-001720

1 Wythburn Avenue Manchester M8 0RX

Use of the dwellinghouse (Class C3(a)) for up to two residents living together, with care provided (Class C3(b)).

Lawful development Manchester
21 Sept 2026 Under Consideration PLA-2026-001494

West Gorton Youth Social Centre Belle Vue Street Manchester M12 5JT

City Council Development for a change of use of former West Gorton Youth Centre to provide residential accommodation (20 bedsits) for homelessness acc...

Full planning permission Manchester
18 Sept 2026 Under Consideration PLA-2026-001458

Basement 35 Whitworth Street West Manchester M1 5NG

Creation of indoor climbing venue (Use Class E(d)).

Full planning permission Manchester
18 Sept 2026 Under Consideration PLA-2026-001445

775 Moston Lane Manchester M40 5RJ

Change of use of the rear unit from Class E to a mixed community hub and training centre (sui generis).

Full planning permission Manchester
17 Sept 2026 Under Consideration PLA-2026-001678

8 Linden Grove Manchester M14 6YE

Use of the property as four self-contained residential flats (Use Class C3), comprising Flats 1 and 2 at ground-floor level, and Flats 3 and 4 at firs...

Lawful development Manchester
16 Sept 2026 Under Consideration PLA-2026-001459

Basement 35 Whitworth Street West Manchester M1 5NG

Proposed use of the basement as an Indoor Bouldering Centre (Use Class E(d)).

Lawful development Manchester
15 Sept 2026 Under Consultation NOT-2026-002041

800 Hyde Road Manchester M18 7JD

Prior approval for conversion of Ground Floor Class E Commercial Premises to C3 Residential studio flat.

Prior approval Part 3 Class MA Manchester
14 Sept 2026 Under Consideration PLA-2026-001638

155 Fog Lane Manchester M20 6FJ

Change of use from pharmacy (Class E) to dog grooming salon (Sui Generis), incorporating ancillary retail sales of pet products.

Full planning permission Manchester
14 Sept 2026 Under Consideration PLA-2026-001262

227-229 Great Western Street Manchester M14 4LG

Retention of single storey rear extension together with the creation of two flats to the first floor and elevational alterations to the shop front inc...

Full planning permission Manchester
14 Sept 2026 Under Consideration PLA-2026-001629

296 Moston Lane Manchester M40 9WB

Change of use from 4-bed dwelling (C3 Use) to 4-bed 4-person HMO (C4 Use).

Full planning permission Manchester
14 Sept 2026 Under Consideration PLA-2026-001065

50 Mauldeth Road Manchester M20 4WF

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

Lawful development Manchester
10 Sept 2026 Under Consideration PLA-2026-001476

60a Oldham Street Manchester M4 1LE

Creation of convenience retail (Class E (a)) with external alterations to shopfront.

Full planning permission Manchester
9 Sept 2026 Under Consideration PLA-2026-001603

1 Hall Road Manchester M14 5HN

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

Lawful development Manchester
9 Sept 2026 Under Consideration PLA-2026-001604

44 Scarsdale Road Manchester M14 5PR

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

Lawful development Manchester
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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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