Stevenson Square, Outside No. 9, Manchester, M1 1DB

Planning appeal 6003918 at Stevenson Square, Outside No. 9, Manchester, M1 1DB (Manchester City Council) was allowed on 29 May 2026 by Inspector Lancaster K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect of the proposed development on character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Stevenson Square Conservation Area and the setting of nearby listed buildings.

the removal of an existing InLink Unit, and the deployment of a replacement Street Hub 3 unit

Authority: Manchester City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: utilities-energy · Other minor developments
Inspector: Lancaster K
Postcode: M1 1DB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Effect of the proposed development on character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Stevenson Square Conservation Area and the setting of nearby listed buildings
Highway and pedestrian safety
Effect of the proposed advertisement on amenity and public safety

What decided it

The proposal represents a marginal replacement of an existing modern feature in a busy commercial city centre context with sufficient controls through conditions to manage visual amenity impacts, and would not result in unacceptable harm to heritage assets, character and appearance, or pedestrian and highway safety.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SP1Policy CC9Policy EN1Policy EN3Policy DM1Saved Policy DC19Saved Policy DC15Saved Policy DC22Policy CC5Policy T1Policy JP-P1Policy JP-P2Policy JP-C5Policy JP-C4
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 117

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