{"id":367211,"date":"2025-08-23T12:29:28","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T12:29:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/367211\/"},"modified":"2025-08-23T12:29:28","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T12:29:28","slug":"all-the-major-planning-applications-recently-submitted-across-greater-manchester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/367211\/","title":{"rendered":"All the major planning applications recently submitted across Greater Manchester"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>These are all the significant developments submitted to councils across the city-region recently<\/p>\n<p>11:13, 23 Aug 2025Updated 11:26, 23 Aug 2025<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1_Manchester-skyline.jpg\" alt=\"Manchester City skyline viewed from Werneth Low Country Park\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Manchester City skyline viewed from Werneth Low Country Park(Image: Manchester Evening News)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Two controversial HMOs are among the key planning developments tabled across Greater Manchester recently.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">In <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/bolton\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Bolton<\/a>, one house of multiple occupation (HMO) is back before the council\u2019s planning team for a third time after being knocked back twice previously. The two-storey, end terrace commercial property in <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/radcliffe\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Radcliffe<\/a> was originally tabled as a 35-bed scheme, before scaling down to 28 bedrooms.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Now it is back as a 20-bed HMO plan.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Over in <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/oldham\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Oldham<\/a>, the former Crompton Health Centre has been earmarked for a 20-bed HMO. The building, on Shaw high street, has stood vacant since it was deemed \u2018unfit\u2019 to be a medical practice in 2024.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Locals have been left outraged by the plans.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Here is a breakdown of each borough\u2019s recently submitted public notices<\/p>\n<p>Bolton<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0_radcliffe-hmo1.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>The building, on Church Street West, Radcliffe, is the subject of a plan to create a 20 flats<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Building twice rejected as a HMO for more than 25 people could now be converted into flats<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">A former glass and furniture showroom just 50 metres from a <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/metrolink\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Metrolink<\/a> stop could be converted into 20 flats.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The two-storey, end terrace commercial property in Church Street West, Radcliffe, is the subject of plans submitted to <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/bury\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Bury<\/a> Council in the past week.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">In January 2024, planners threw out proposals for the building for a 35-bed HMO with potential double occupancy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Earlier this year, a second planning bid for the building saw an application for a 28-bedroom shared house with single occupancy also rejected by the authority.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Now Bury based Wise Living Ltd intend to convert the building into 20 apartments.<\/p>\n<p>Bury<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0_art-picture2.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>The Art Picture House in Bury (Harrison Ince Architects) <\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Wetherspoons plan Art Deco refurbishment of listed cinema building to highlight its \u2018silver screen\u2019 past<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">A Wetherspoons pub in a former cinema is set for a refurbishment reflecting its storied past.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The Grade II listed Art Picture House, opposite Bury transport interchange, has been a JD Wetherspoon outlet since 2010.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">In the past week, the pub chain has applied for planning permission for an extensive \u2018refresh of the internal area\u2019 which includes removing the current central bar.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Documents in support of the plans by Harrison Ince Architects have been published by Bury council.<\/p>\n<p>Manchester<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755952163_243_0_Manchester-skyline.jpg\" alt=\"Manchester skyline\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Manchester skyline(Image: Copyright Unknown)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Vacant land next to Conservative club could become new apartment block<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Dozens of flats could come to vacant land next to <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/blackley\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Blackley<\/a> Conservative Club in Manchester.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Developers hope to build 35 apartments on Old <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/market-street\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Market Street<\/a>, near Boggart Hole Clough, in a four-storey block.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">31 parking spaces will be provided alongside the brick-clad building, planning documents say. None of the homes will be classed as \u2018affordable\u2019, an application form confirmed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Roadworks are hitting three major routes in Manchester this week:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\">\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Moss Side: Moss Lane East will close from August 16 between Alexandra Road and Princess Road for resurfacing. It\u2019s expected to take six weekends, and Moss Lane West will follow suit on August 26. Residential access will be maintained throughout the roadworks, however.<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Wythenshawe: Peel Hall Road has been closed between Upavon Road and Crossacres Road from Monday, August 11, for three weeks.<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Wythenshawe: Woodhouse Lane has been closed between Poundswick Lane and Hollyhedge Road from July 28 for around five weeks<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Moston: Hollinwood Avenue has been closed between Greengates Roundabout and the Oldham boundary at Owler Lane at weekends from August 9, for six weekends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Chapel Street East and New Bailey Gateway Works \u2013 One Way Closure<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Due to planned works, there is a one-way closure of Chapel Street (Westbound) between Blackfriars Road and New Bailey.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Works have been ongoing since May and are expected to last until further notice.<\/p>\n<p>Oldham<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0_060425shawprotest5.jpg\" alt=\"The former Crompton Health Centre on High St in Shaw.\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>The former Crompton Health Centre on High St in Shaw.(Image: Manchester Evening News)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">\u2018I strongly objected and my opinion hasn\u2019t changed\u2026 it fills my heart with absolute dread\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">A controversial planning application to turn a former health centre into a 20-bed HMO has reportedly been recommended for approval after some amendments were made to the floorplans.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Developers Safina Ghaus and Mehtab Shaukat intend to turn the former Crompton Health Centre on Shaw High Street into a shared housing unit, with 20 bedrooms arranged around two kitchens and a central communal area.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The building has stood vacant since it was deemed \u2018unfit\u2019 to be a medical practice in 2024, prompting GPs to move into the newly-established Shaw and Crompton Health Centre on Westway.<\/p>\n<p>Rochdale<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0_191122ishak16.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>(Image: Sean Hansford | Manchester Evening News)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Rochdale Road, Bridge Street &amp; Elizabethan Way Junction, Milnrow \u2013 Gas Works<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Cadent Gas will be carrying out work to replace the gas mains at the junction of <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/rochdale\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Rochdale<\/a> Road, Bridge Street &amp; Elizabethan Way in <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/milnrow-and-newhey\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Milnrow<\/a>. The junction will be fully closed with signed diversion routes in place.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Works expected to last until Monday, September 1.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Castleton to Rochdale Active Travel Scheme \u2013 Phase 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Until January 31, 2027, staggered works will take place along Manchester Road between Castleton and Rochdale to deliver phase two improvements.<\/p>\n<p>Salford<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0_JS378308034.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>A concept image of plans for a new food and drinks venue in a historic railway arch on Gore Street, Salford. Image taken from planning reports on Salford councils website. Uploaded by local democracy reporter Declan Carey.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Plans for trendy new venue with pop-up food stands in historic Salford building<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">A trendy new spot with pop-up food stands and drinks could open in one of <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/salford\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Salford<\/a>\u2019s historic buildings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Plans to transform a grade-II listed arch on Gore Street next to Salford Central train station have been submitted to the council by The Arch Company. Concept images show the inside area kitted out with benches alongside tables and chairs, with pop-up food stands for visitors to choose from.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Space inside the building was once used for parking and storage, but the new plans hope to convert it into a new hang-out spot in the city, with developers anticipating \u2018strong demand\u2019 for the site from food and drink traders.<\/p>\n<p>Stockport<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0_JS377072133-1.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Stockport Town Hall<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Greek Street, Stockport \u2013 Road Closure<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Until Spring 2026, Greek Street roundabout in <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/stockport\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Stockport<\/a> will be closed for railway bridge replacement works.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Works expected to last until Wednesday, April 1.<\/p>\n<p>Tameside<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1_040624stalybridgevox6.jpg\" alt=\"Stalybridge town centre with canal running through \" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Stalybridge town centre with canal running through (Image: Manchester Evening News)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Empty plots of land could unlock major \u00a311m Greater Manchester town centre regeneration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Releasing four underused plots of land could unlock the \u00a311.1m scheme to give <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/stalybridge-and-dukinfield\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Stalybridge<\/a>\u2019s western edge a facelift.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The area of the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/tameside\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Tameside<\/a> town \u2013 near the train station \u2013 has been targeted for new housing, improved roads, public realm upgrades, a new multi-storey car park and a pedestrian footbridge. The idea behind this is to deliver regeneration of the town centre, attract further investment, and deliver vital new housing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">In order to do this, Tameside council is now looking to remediate some of their own land in order to kickstart this project. Council car parks on Waterloo Road and Castle Street, as well as vacant land on Caroline Street and Bridge Street are all touted for remediation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Mottram-in-Longdendale\/Hollingworth, Tameside<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Planned road layout changes will take place on Roe Cross Road &amp; A57 Mottram Moor. The preliminary works are part of a wider project to build two new link roads between Manchester and Sheffield.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Works expected to last until January 31, 2028.<\/p>\n<p>Trafford<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0_Alexander-House-Old-Trafford.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Plan for apartments on car park near cricket ground<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Plans have been submitted for a development of eight apartments on the car park next to the 11-storey Alexander House block in Old <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/trafford\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Trafford<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Blueoak Estates has submitted an application for \u2018permission in principle\u2019 (PiP) to build on the brownfield site which is on land off Talbot Road, close to Lancashire\u2019s Old Trafford cricket ground and the University Academy 92.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">PiP is a streamlined approach to planning applications, intended to speed up the process for housing-led developments.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Councils can only grant PiP for developments of up to nine homes. The site would take up 27 spaces of a car park which currently accommodates 130 vehicles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">A56 Manchester Road, Altrincham \u2013 Active Travel Scheme<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">To facilitate upgrades to junctions, both Sinderland Road and Barrington Road will be closed at their junctions with A56 Manchester Road. Signed diversion routes will be in place. Please allow more time for your journey.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Works expected to last until August 29.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Talbot Road\/Chester Road, Old Trafford \u2013 Roadworks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">To allow active travel improvements, a road closure will be in place at the junction of Chester Road &amp; Talbot Road (by Seymour Grove), restricting vehicles accessing Chester Road from Talbot Road. Signed diversion routes will be in place during this time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Works expected to last until Sunday, November 30.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"These are all the significant developments submitted to councils across the city-region recently 11:13, 23 Aug 2025Updated 11:26,&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":201147,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8813],"tags":[279,748,1285,393,4884,2465,1286,285,1170,1290,1288,1026,1289,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-367211","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-manchester","8":"tag-bolton","9":"tag-britain","10":"tag-bury","11":"tag-england","12":"tag-great-britain","13":"tag-manchester","14":"tag-oldham","15":"tag-politics","16":"tag-rochdale","17":"tag-salford","18":"tag-stockport","19":"tag-tameside","20":"tag-trafford","21":"tag-uk","22":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/115078087892156929","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/367211","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=367211"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/367211\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/201147"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=367211"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=367211"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=367211"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}