The Planning Committee of Manchester City Council met on Thursday 11 June 2026 to consider three planning applications. These included proposals for a new entertainment venue at the Etihad Campus, a change of use for a business centre to a SEMH school, and the erection of a place of worship and educational building.

Land Bounded by Metrolink Line to the North, Alan Turing Way to the East, Gibbon Street to the South, and Loverose Street to the West, Manchester - 145358/FO/2026

The committee was scheduled to discuss a proposal for a new 600-person capacity entertainment venue and public realm improvements on land at the Etihad Campus¹. The application, submitted by Manchester City Football Club, outlined plans for a three-storey building with a basement, intended for live entertainment and dining. The report pack indicated that the development would contribute to the regeneration of East Manchester, creating approximately 150 jobs and bringing economic benefits.

Concerns raised by local residents included the cumulative impact of developments at the Campus on the transport network and noise disturbance. Highways Services noted that the traffic generated could be accommodated within the local network, provided that appropriate management plans were in place. Environmental Health recommended conditions to control noise, odours, and lighting. The proposal also addressed heritage impacts, with the report noting that while there would be some harm to the setting of listed canal locks, this was considered to be less than substantial and outweighed by the significant regeneration benefits. The development was also subject to conditions regarding construction management, local labour agreements, and sustainability measures.

Change of Use from Business Centre (Class E) to SEMH School (Class F1), Cornbrook Enterprise Centre, 70 Quenby Street, Manchester, M15 4HW - 144151/FO/2025

A report was scheduled for discussion regarding a change of use application for part of the Cornbrook Enterprise Centre to a Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) school for up to 30 pupils and 20 staff. The existing building, a former school, would be used without structural alterations.

Objections were received from local residents and a ward councillor, raising concerns about traffic congestion, parking, noise, and the suitability of the location for a school environment, particularly regarding safeguarding. The applicant stated that the provision was intended for Manchester pupils and could be commissioned by local authorities. However, the report noted a lack of documentary evidence of formal partnership with Manchester City Council. Concerns were also raised about the adequacy of outdoor and recreational space, with reliance on internal facilities and shared external areas. Environmental Health recommended conditions related to fume extraction, service/delivery hours, and external plant. Design for Security provided comments on the need for enhanced security measures. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and Highway Services commented on traffic generation, parking, and the need for a comprehensive Travel Plan and review of existing Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs).

Erection of Part 2, Part 3 Storey Building with Basement to Form a Place of Worship and Educational Building (Class F1), 13 Winterford Road, Manchester, M8 9PB - 141545/FO/2024

The committee was also set to consider plans for the demolition of the existing place of worship at 13 Winterford Road and the erection of a new part two, part three-storey building with a basement to serve as a place of worship and educational facility. The proposed building would have a total internal floor area of 1,264 sq.m, an increase from the current facility.

Seven objections were received from neighbouring residents, citing concerns about noise from visiting children, indiscriminate parking, disruption, and potential overlooking. Highway Services recommended conditions for a Traffic Management Strategy, Car Park Management Plan, and Travel Plan to manage vehicle movements and parking, particularly during large events. Environmental Health requested conditions related to construction management, hours of operation, servicing hours, acoustic insulation, and waste management. Design for Security advised on security measures, and the Greater Manchester Ecology Unit (GMEU) noted no significant ecological issues but recommended conditions regarding bat surveys and swift bricks. United Utilities and the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) provided comments on drainage and flood risk, recommending conditions for a sustainable surface water drainage scheme. The proposal also included sustainability measures, aiming for a BREEAM rating of 'Very Good'.

The committee was also scheduled to consider appeals and urgent business, as well as approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on 28 May 2026.