®Planning appeal decision
65 Grimshaw Lane, Manchester, M40 2AX
Planning appeal 6008018 at 65 Grimshaw Lane, Manchester, M40 2AX (Manchester City Council) was dismissed on 1 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the principle of the development with regard to the development strategy for the provision of Use Class C1 accommodation in Manchester.
Change of use of 1st Floor of Public House (Sui Generis) to a 6 -Bed Guest House (Use Class C1)
- Authority
- Manchester City Council
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- leisure-sport
- Postcode
- M40 2AX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the principle of the development with regard to the development strategy for the provision of Use Class C1 accommodation in Manchester
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of existing occupiers in the area with regard to any increases in comings and goings
- the effect of the proposal on parking provision within the area and whether there would be any unacceptable impact on highway safety
What decided it
The lack of certainty that the C1 use proposed would be properly deliverable and the poor quality of access to the first floor via a rear entrance, which conflicts with development plan policy requiring good design and ease of access for all.
The benefits of re-use of a vacant building, employment creation and support to tourism were substantially outweighed by the adverse effects arising from conflict with development plan policy relating to design standards and access.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CC4 of the Manchester Core Strategy Development Plan Document (2022)Policy DC4.1 of the Unitary Development Plan for the City of ManchesterPolicy DC1 of the UDPPolicy DC 26.1-26.6 of the UDPPolicy DM 1 of the Manchester Core StrategyPolicy T 2 of the Manchester Core StrategyPolicy SP 1 of the Manchester Core Strategy
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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