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Notice varied and upheld23 March 20263354506

140A Kirkmanshulme Lane, Manchester, M12 4TF

Planning appeal 3354506 at 140A Kirkmanshulme Lane, Manchester, M12 4TF (Manchester City Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 23 March 2026 by Inspector Jones D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

Erection of a canopy (operational development); material change of use to coach and minibus depot and garage for vehicle repairs (use element deleted on correction)

Authority
Manchester City Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
employment-industrial · Change of use
Inspector
Jones D
Postcode
M12 4WB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The canopy, as substantially completed in November 2023 with the addition of corrugated metal cladding enclosing three sides, is a materially different and new building that causes harm to the character and appearance of the area and was erected within the enforcement time limit.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP1Policy DM1Policy EN1Policy DC26Policy JP-S1
Judgments
Burdle & Williams v SSE & New Forest DC [1972] 1 WLR 1207; Oates v SSCLG [2018] EWCA Civ 2229

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