All the big Manchester developments due to be decided this week
03.07.2023 - 15:35
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The fate of six developments is set to be sealed by councillors in Manchester this week at the planning committee's monthly meeting. The plans include a new office building in the city centre, student accommodation in Moss Side and affordable housing in Openshaw as part of a new council-led project.
Two of the applications involve listed Victorian buildings, one of which would be demolished if the proposal is approved – a move which faces opposition. There is also a proposal to build new apartments and houses at the site of a former nursery and probation centre in the Victoria Park area of Rusholme.
The other applications on the agenda are smaller in scale and include plans for a rear dormer at a family home in Chorlton and an extension to a house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Withington, both of which have had objections.
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All six schemes will be put to a vote by councillors at the planning committee meeting on Thursday (July 6). Here are the six applications on the agenda:
Plans for a new 14-storey office building in Manchester city centre would involve demolishing part of the Grade-II listed Reedham House building. The Victorian building on King Street West was once a showroom for horse-drawn carriages and is considered part of the Parsonage Gardens Conservation Area.
National bodies Historic England and Save Britain's Heritage have objected to the planning application citing the loss of this building and the impact of the new build on surrounding conservation area. However, town hall bosses have recommended that the application is approved by the planning committee.
If approved, the Grade-II listed 3 Smithy Lane and
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