Hulme, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hulme, Greater Manchester.
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Planning applications in Hulme are administered by Manchester City Council. View the full Manchester City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hulme
Hulme is an inner-city area and electoral ward located just south of Manchester city centre in Greater Manchester. Known for its rich industrial heritage, Hulme is an important location for planning applications, reflecting its dynamic urban landscape and ongoing developments in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Manchester
- Parliamentary constituency: Manchester Rusholme
- LSOA: Manchester 019D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hulme.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hulme.
- 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 Hulme based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
25 planning applications found near Hulme.
- - Claremont Nursing Home Rolls Crescent Hulme Manchester M15 5RG
Installation of a permanent back-up power generator, 1no. cabinet and ancillary development.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Brooks Building Birley Fields Campus 53 Bonsall Street Manchester M15 6GX
Prior Approval for the replacement of existing doors with four revolving doors at the entrance of the Brooks Building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Land At Central Reservation Of Princess Road Manchester M15 6DU
Installation of digital advertisement display screen to replace existing internally illuminated advertisement display and upgrade and enhancement of supporting structure.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Loreto College 146 Chichester Road Manchester M15 5PB
Article 18 consultation from Manchester City Council in respect of application 144674/FO/2025. Retention of 10 no. temporary teaching classrooms for a further five-year period together with elevationa
Status: Permitted | Council: Trafford | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - Brewery Denmark Road Manchester M15 6LD
Variation of Condition 2 (specified plans) to planning application 137788/FO/2023 to allow enlarged dormers
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Loreto College 146 Chichester Road Manchester M15 5PB
Discharge of condition 7b (Verification of Fixed Plant Noise) from planning approval reference 140784/JO/2024
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-09-25
View full details - - Loreto College 146 Chichester Road Manchester M15 5PB
Discharge of Conditions 3b (Contaminated Land Verification), 7a (external plant and equipment) and 9 (security shutters) from planning approval reference 140784/JO/2024
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-07-01
View full details - - Loreto College 146 Chichester Road Manchester M15 5PB
Installation of 2.4m high metal bar and rail fence
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-05-30
View full details - - Loreto College 146 Chichester Road Manchester M15 5PB
Discharge of conditions 12b (Lighting Verification) and 19 (Secured by Design) from planning approval reference.136963/FO/2023
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-05-01
View full details - - Loreto College 146 Chichester Road Manchester M15 5PB
Discharge of Condition 11b (external plant and equipment) attached to planning permission 136963/FO/2023
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-04-15
View full details - - Loreto College 146 Chichester Road Manchester M15 5PB
Discharge of Condition 14b (odours and fumes) attached to planning permission 136963/FO/2023
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - Loreto College 146 Chichester Road Manchester M15 5PB
Discharge of conditions 3a (Contamination), 5 (Bat Box) and 6 (Drainage) attached to planning permission 140784/JO/2024
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-02-27
View full details - - Loreto College 146 Chichester Road Manchester M15 5PB
Discharge of conditions 9 (landscaping) and 17 (cycle parking) attached to planning permission referenced 136963/FO/2023
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-02-19
View full details - - Loreto College 146 Chichester Road Manchester M15 5PB
Discharge of Conditions 4 (Materials) and 6 (Drainage) attached to planning permission 140784/JO/2024.
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-01-21
View full details - - Loreto College 146 Chichester Road Manchester M15 5PB
Variation of condition no. 2 (approved drawings) attached to planning permission 140110/FO/2024 to allow for amendments to the design of the proposal
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2024-08-15
View full details - - Loreto College 146 Chichester Road Manchester M15 5PB
Discharge of Condition 9 (landscaping) and 15 (Electric Vehicle Charging) attached to planning permission 136963/FO/2023
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2024-07-02
View full details - - Loreto College 146 Chichester Road Manchester M15 5PB
Erection of a single storey educational building (F1(a) (Learning and non-residential institutions - Provision of Education) use) including outdoor covered seating area following the demolition of the
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2024-05-24
View full details - - Loreto College 146 Chichester Road Manchester M15 5PB
Installation of 2 no. double stack classrooms (4 no. total) and installation of 2 no. single storey classrooms for a temporary period of 2 years.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2024-03-20
View full details - - Loreto College 146 Chichester Road Manchester M15 5PB
Discharge of condition number - 6 (surface water drainage) from planning approval reference 136963/FO/2023
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - Manchester Metropolitan University Birley Fields Campus Stretford Road Manchester M15 6GX
Installation of district heating pipework, together with associated substation enclosure and fencing
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2023-12-21
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A brief summary of Hulme in Greater Manchester
Hulme is an inner-city area and electoral ward located just south of Manchester city centre in Greater Manchester. Known for its rich industrial heritage, Hulme is an important location for planning applications, reflecting its dynamic urban landscape and ongoing developments in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hulme a particularly low-crime area.
Hulme has 9 conservation areas within its boundaries: Whalley Range, Albert Square, George Street, Upper King Street, St John Street, Deansgate and Peter Street, Whitworth Street and Princess Street, Castlefield, St Peter's Square. 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, Hulme 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 Hulme
In the last 24 months, 151 planning applications were submitted near Hulme. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Hulme.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Hulme slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Hulme were discharge of conditions (59), full planning applications (45), advertising consent (14).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 150 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 74 applications
- Refused: 13 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 60 applications
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