Strangeways, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Strangeways, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
About Strangeways
Strangeways, located in Greater Manchester, is well-known for HM Prison Manchester, a high-security facility housing male inmates classified as Category A and B. Originally named after the area, the prison underwent significant reconstruction following a major riot in 1990, leading to its current designation. This historical context is essential for anyone researching planning applications in the region, as it highlights the area's development and ongoing significance in local governance.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Manchester
- Parliamentary constituency: Manchester Central
- LSOA: Manchester 055E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Strangeways.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Strangeways.
- 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 Strangeways based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
43 planning applications found near Strangeways.
- - Red Bank Neighbourhood Victoria North Manchester
City Council development for the installation of an enhanced temporary water treatment plant and associated works for a temporary period of three years.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 87 Rochdale Road Manchester M4 4HY
Discharge of Condition 41 (Signage Strategy) attached to Planing Permission 131708/FO/2021 (as amended by 136574/NMC/2023).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 4 Angel Square Corporation Street Manchester M4 4FW
Non-material amendment to planning permission 143415/JO/2025 for basement floor alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 4 Angel Square Corporation Street Noma Manchester M4 4DU
Discharge of conditin 18 (Fumes) pursuant to planning permission 143415/JO/2025
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Land On The Corner Of Lord Street And Cheetham Hill Road Cheetham Hill Manchester
Erection of a residential development comprising 251no. dwellings (Use Class C3a) with landscaping and associated works following demolition of existing structures.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Arch 1-11 Corporation Street And Land Adjacent To Dantzic Street Manchester M4 4DG
Non-material amendment to Condition 2 (Approved Plans) to infill Arch 1.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 170 - 172 Cheetham Hill Road Manchester M8 8LQ
Change of Use of upper floors from commercial use (use class E) to residential (use Class C3) to form 4no. 2-bedroom self-contained apartments, creation of 4no. car parking spaces, associated landscap
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 85 Rochdale Road Manchester M4 4HY
Request for Screening opinion under Part 2, Regulation 6 of The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (as amended)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Land Bound By Dantzic Street, Gould Street, Williamson Street And Bromley Street (Known As Victoria Riverside) Manchester
Discharge of Condition 37 (Travel Plan) attached to Planning Permission 126944/FO/2020 (Phase 1 only).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Plots Nt02, Nt03 And Nt04 Land To The South Of Dantzic Street And Dalton Street Manchester
Discharge of Condition 15 (Invasive species construction plan) attached to Planning Permission 136814/FO/2023.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 87 Rochdale Road Manchester M4 4JD
Non-material amendment to wording of Condition 36 (Highways) attached to planning permission 131708/FO/2021 to amend completion trigger.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Plots Nt02, Nt03 And Nt04 Land To The South Of Dantzic Street And Dalton Street Manchester
Discharge of Condition 58 (Road Safety Audit) attached to planning permission 136814/FO/2023.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 87 Rochdale Road Manchester M4 4JD
Discharge of Conditions 11 (Local Labour) and 14 (ES) attached to Planning Permission 131708/FO/2021.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Angel Square Public Realm North Of Miller Street
Non-material amendment to Planning Permission 135551/FO/2022 to amend the wording of Conditions 2 (Approved Plans and Documents) and 6 (Surface Water Drainage).
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Land Bound By Dantzic Street/Gould Street/ Williamson Street And Bromley Street (Known As Victoria Riverside) Manchester
Discharge of Condition 6 (Flood Risk and Drainage Verification) attached to Planning Permission 126944/FO/2020.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Land Bound By Dantzic Street/Gould Street/ Williamson Street And Bromley Street (Known As Victoria Riverside) Manchester
Discharge of Condition 42 (TV Reception) attached to Planning Permission 126944/FO/2020 (Phase 1 only).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Unit 2 3 Peel Lane Manchester M8 8RJ
Discharge of Condition 3 (Materials) attached to Planning Permission 137463/FO/2023.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 40 - 42 Stocks Street Manchester M8 8QJ
Erection of first-floor rear extension to create additional office accommodation, alteration to car parking and installation of bike and bin store.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 87 Rochdale Road Manchester M4 4HY
Discharge of Condition 48 (Childrens Play) attached to Planning Permission 131708/FO/2021.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Land Bounded By Dantzic Street, Dalton Street And The Railway Line Known As Plots NT02, NT03 And NT04 Manchester
Discharge Condition 18 (Interim Validation Report) attached to Planning Permission 136814/FO/2023 (for plots NT02-NT04).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-12-31
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A brief summary of Strangeways in Greater Manchester
Strangeways, located in Greater Manchester, is well-known for HM Prison Manchester, a high-security facility housing male inmates classified as Category A and B. Originally named after the area, the prison underwent significant reconstruction following a major riot in 1990, leading to its current designation. This historical context is essential for anyone researching planning applications in the region, as it highlights the area's development and ongoing significance in local governance.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Strangeways a particularly low-crime area.
Strangeways has 14 conservation areas within its boundaries: St Ann's Square, Cathedral, Albert Square, Stevenson Square, George Street, Shudehill, Upper King Street, Parsonage Gardens, Deansgate and Peter Street, Ancoats, Flat Iron, Smithfield, Whitworth Street and Princess Street, 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, Strangeways 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 Strangeways
In the last 24 months, 141 planning applications were submitted near Strangeways. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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 Strangeways.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Strangeways were discharge of conditions (78), full planning applications (26), advertising consent (14).
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 4 medium-scale applications, 135 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 62 applications
- Refused: 12 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 63 applications
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