340 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4LY

Planning appeal 3370701 at 340 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4LY (Manchester City Council) was dismissed on 13 November 2025 by Inspector Hughes L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisement on the visual amenity of the area, with particular regard to the preservation or enhancement of the character or appearance of the Castlefield Conservation Area, and the setting of nearby listed buildings.

the installation of 1no. internally illuminated fascia sign, no.3 vinyl signs and 1no. internally illuminated projecting sign

Authority: Manchester City Council
Appeal type: advert · Advertisement Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: advertisement · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Hughes L
Postcode: M3 4LY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed advertisement on the visual amenity of the area, with particular regard to the preservation or enhancement of the character or appearance of the Castlefield Conservation Area, and the setting of nearby listed buildings

What decided it

The proposed projecting sign would harm the visual amenity of the area and would not preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Castlefield Conservation Area or the settings of adjacent listed buildings, conflicting with relevant development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Manchester Core Strategy Development Plan Document Policy SP1Manchester Core Strategy Development Plan Document Policy DM1Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan Document 2022 to 2039 Policy JP-P2Unitary Development Plan Saved Policy DC14

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