Alexandra Park Housing Office 130 Alexandra Road Manchester M16 7WD

Pending 145287/VO/2026
Council
Date received
9 Apr 2026
Date validated
9 Apr 2026
Postcode
M16 7WD

Description

Change of use from Commercial, business and service (Class E) to 20 No. residential units for short stay homelessness accommodation (sui generis) involving erection of extension, external alterations and internal refurbishment and remodelling

Manchester
Planning Authority Score
6.5/10
Good
#80 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Manchester ranks #131 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Manchester decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #167 of 292
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #131 of 292
68%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #131 of 292
30%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #49 of 292
75%
Minor dwellings approved
80 decided (1-9 homes)
98%
Major dwellings approved
43 decided (10+ homes)
70%
Change of use approved
44 decided
1,813
Total decisions
232 refused in 2025