Ardwick, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ardwick, Greater Manchester.
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Planning applications in Ardwick are administered by Manchester City Council. View the full Manchester City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ardwick
Ardwick, located just one mile southeast of Manchester city centre, is a vibrant area with a population of 19,250 as recorded in the 2011 census. Its proximity to the city centre makes it a significant location for planning applications, with potential for residential and commercial development in a growing urban environment.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Manchester
- Parliamentary constituency: Manchester Central
- LSOA: Manchester 062B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ardwick.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ardwick.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Ardwick based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
39 planning applications found near Ardwick.
- - Seventy7 The Old School House Thirsk Street Manchester M12 6FW
Change of use from former photographic studio (Use Class E) to independent Special Educational Needs (SEN) school (Use Class F1) and associated works (part retrospective).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Baring Street Manchester M1 2AD
Non material amendment to application ref no 141645/JO/2024 to amend design of ground floor entrance,external terraces and southern elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Apollo Theatre Stockport Road Manchester M12 6AP
Listed Building Consent for works within Club Apollo comprising: urgent minor repairs to both buildings; intrusive and non-intrusive investigations to allow the detailed design and specification of lo
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Tiger Tyres Centre 101 Fairfield Street Manchester M1 2WG
Erection of a steel shelter associated with existing garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Rammon House 1 Portugal Street East Manchester M1 2WX
Discharge of Condition 21(b) (Local Labour) attached to Planning Permission 141176/JO/2024 as amended by 142052/NMC/2025.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Neptune Mill 64 Chapeltown Street Manchester M1 2WQ
Discharge of Condition 3 (Tenant Fit-Out Guide) attached to Listed Building Consent 140429/LO/2024.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Cameron House Brunswick Street Manchester M13 9SG
Variation of Condition 6 (BREEAM) attached to Planning Permission 104931/FO/2014/N2.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Cameron House Brunswick Street Manchester M13 9SG
Variation of Condition 4 (Environmental Standards) from Planning Approval 128340/FO/2020 to allow compliance with a revised Environmental Standards Statement.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Army Reserve Centre Ardwick Green North Manchester M12 6HD
Discharge of Conditions 7 (Highways), 8 (Fumes), 9 (Acoustics), 10 (External Equipment) and 12 (Air Quality) attached to Planning Permission 144740/JO/2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 7 William Street Manchester M12 5FX
Discharge of Condition 3 (landscape maintenance) attached to Planning Permission 143731/FO/2025.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - Rammon House 1 Portugal Street East Manchester M1 2WX
Discharge of Condition 18 (Residential Noise Verification) of Planning Permission 121099/FO/2018 as amended by 133730/NMC/2022, 136804/NMC/2023, 138154/NMC/2023 and 139443/NMC/2024.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Land To The North East Of Blackett Street Pin Mill Brow Manchester M12 6EJ
Installation of 1no. billboard poster sign.
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - Rammon House 1 Portugal Street East Manchester M1 2WX
Variation of Condition 2(e) (Waste Management Strategy) attached to Planning Permission 141176/JO/2024 as amended by 142052/NMC/2025.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - Rammon House 1 Portugal Street East Manchester M1 2WX
Discharge of Condition 24 (Residential Management Strategy) attached to Planning Permission 141176/JO/2024 as amended by 142052/NMC/2025
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Army Reserve Centre Ardwick Green North Manchester M12 6HD
Variation of Conditions 5 (car parking), 6 (Travel Plan), 9 (Fumes), 10 (noise),11 (external equipment) and 13 (EVC) attached to Planning Permission referenced 136050/FO/2023 to alter the wording of t
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Army Reserve Centre Ardwick Green North Manchester M12 6HD
Discharge of condition 4 (CMP) attached to Listed Building Consent referenced 141801/LO/2024.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-11-25
View full details - - Rammon House 1 Portugal Street East Manchester M1 2WX
Discharge of condition 13 (parts a-n) attached to planning permission planning permission 141176/JO/2024 as amended by 142052/NMC/2025
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - 23 Dolphin Street Manchester M12 6BG
Conversion of existing warehouse to 9 bed short term rentals at basement level, part Commercial Class E (a) use at ground floor level and 17 bed HMO (sui generis) to ground floor, first floor and seco
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - Land Bounded By Polygon Street, Stockport Road And Brunswick Street Manchester
Discharge of conditions 6 (External Plant) , 9 (Travel Plan), 10 (Roller shutters/grilles), 14 (Fume extraction), 15 (Waste management) and 16 (Highway works/ public realm) attached to planning permis
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - Rammon House 1 Portugal Street East Manchester M1 2WX
Discharge of condition 8 (Electro Magnetic Compatibility impacts) attached to planning permission 121099/FO/2018 as amended by 133730/NMC/2022, 136804/NMC/2023, 138154/NMC/2023 and 139443/NMC/2024
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-02-12
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A brief summary of Ardwick in Greater Manchester
Ardwick, located just one mile southeast of Manchester city centre, is a vibrant area with a population of 19,250 as recorded in the 2011 census. Its proximity to the city centre makes it a significant location for planning applications, with potential for residential and commercial development in a growing urban environment.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ardwick a particularly low-crime area.
Ardwick has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stevenson Square, Ancoats, Smithfield, Whitworth Street and Princess Street, Victoria Park. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ardwick planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Ardwick
In the last 24 months, 124 planning applications were submitted near Ardwick. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Ardwick.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ardwick were discharge of conditions (71), full planning applications (18), listed building and heritage (13).
In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 2 medium-scale applications, 118 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 62 applications
- Refused: 15 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 43 applications
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