King Street, Outside no.48, Manchester, M2 6AF

Planning appeal 6004715 at King Street, Outside no.48, Manchester, M2 6AF (Manchester City Council) was allowed on 12 June 2026 by Inspector K Lancaster, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the local area, with particular regard to whether it would preserve or enhance character or appearance of the St Ann's Square Conservation Area and the setting of nearby listed buildings.

the removal of an existing In Link Unit and the deployment of a replacement Street Hub 3 unit

Authority: Manchester City Council
Appeal type: advert · Commercial advertisement
Procedure: Written
Development: utilities-energy
Inspector: K Lancaster
Postcode: M2 6AF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the local area, with particular regard to whether it would preserve or enhance character or appearance of the St Ann's Square Conservation Area and the setting of nearby listed buildings
Highway safety, with particular regard to pedestrian movement

What decided it

The marginal increase in size of the replacement unit, combined with its location within an existing busy commercial street context with numerous street furniture and illuminated advertisements, meant it would not cause unacceptable harm to character, appearance, heritage assets or pedestrian safety.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SP1Policy CC9Policy EN1Policy EN3Policy DM1Saved Policy DC19Policy JP-P1Policy JP-P2Policy JP-C5Policy CC5Policy T1Saved Policy DC22Policy JP-C4Policy DC15
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 117

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