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Chorlton Library Listed

Chorlton Library in 1951 (c) Manchester Libraries

You may have seen this story from the Manchester Evening News confirming that Chorlton Library has recieved Grade II listing from English Heritage.

This is fantastic news and  is the result of Chorlton Lib Dems' year long campaign to protect the Chorlton landmark after it's future was thrown into doubt by City Council plans. John Leech MP even raised the issue in Parliament.

I am delighted that Chorlton Library has been given the recognition and protection it deserves. This is great news for Chorlton and our heritage. Our Library is an architectural and historical gem of Manchester. It is a real local landmark and loved by Chorlton residents and visitors.

The Council has thrown the future of the building into uncertainty with its plans to relocate library services. By selling it off to developers the building's importance could be lost. Thanks to the listed status the building has received vital protection and will continue to be loved and enjoyed for decades to come.

Next year marks the Library's Centenary. I can't wait to celebrate it with other local residents. Getting Listed Status for our Library is a brilliant birthday present.

Manchester Evening Mail marking the opening in 1914

The City Council are planning to vacate the current building and build a new joint Library and Leisure Centre. As part of this plan the Council will give the current Library building away to property developers to help cover the costs. Whilst there is not currently any specific threat to the building its future is uncertain once it has been given away. Thanks to the new listed status the building's exceptional architectural and historic interest has been aknowledged and listed building consent must be applied for in order to make any changes to which might affect its special interest.

Chorlton Planning Applications from late August '13

Below are recently submitted Planning Applications in the Chorlton area. You can find out more information about any of the proposals on the City Council's Planning Portal at http://tinyurl.com/yv6lex or by contacting the South Area Planning Group Manager - Roger Hall; Tel: (0161) 234 4536; email: r.hall@manchester.gov.uk . You can also make a Planning representation (in support or opposition) to Mr Hall or the designated planning officer for each application. Please feel free to contact me on (07947383740; cllr.v.chamberlain@manchester.gov.uk) if you wish to discuss any application and please also send me a copy of any representation you make.

103100/FO/2013/S1 West Didsbury and Chorlton AFC Off Brookburn Road Chorlton Manchester M21 8FF
Erection of single-storey clubhouse extension incorporating an additional 50 seats for spectators, installation of photovoltaic panels on rear elevation of roof, erection of covered standing accommodation for spectators

103339/FO/2013/S1 West Didsbury & Chorlton AFC Brookburn Road Chorlton Manchester M218FF
Temporary planning permission for 50 seater spectator stand for 3 1/2 years pending construction of clubhouse extension

103242/AO/2013/S1 Halifax Plc 579-581 Barlow Moor Road Chorlton-cum-Hardy Manchester M21 8AE
Installation of 2no. internally-illuminated fascia signs, 1no. internally-illuminated projecting box sign and 1no. internallyilluminated ATM collar sign to existing ATM

103197/FO/2013/S1 Vairochana Buddhist Centre 76 High Lane Chorlton Manchester M21 9XF
Installation of ground level window to west side elevation

103300/FO/2013/S1 Out of the Blue 484 Wilbraham Road Chorlton Manchester M21 9AS
Installation of canopy to front of premises

103362/FH/2013/S1 27 Stockton Road Chorlton Manchester M21 9FB
Erection of a single storey side extension

Recent Chorlton Planning Applications - Aug '13

Below are recently submitted Planning Applications in the Chorlton area. You can find out more information about any of the proposals on the City Council's Planning Portal at http://tinyurl.com/yv6lex or by contacting the South Area Planning Group Manager - Roger Hall; Tel: (0161) 234 4536; email: r.hall@manchester.gov.uk . You can also make a Planning representation (in support or opposition) to Mr Hall or the designated planning officer for each application. Please feel free to contact me on (07947383740; cllr.v.chamberlain@manchester.gov.uk) if you wish to discuss any application and please also send me a copy of any representation you make.

102728/FH/2013/S1 238 Manley Road Chorlton Manchester M21 0RD
Retrospective application for the erection of outbuilding to form gym

103018/FH/2013/S1 33 Neale Road Chorlton Manchester M21 9DPErection of single-storey rear extension with re-roofing of existing outrigger

103046/FH/2013/S1 29 Ivygreen Road Chorlton Manchester M21 9FFErection of single storey rear extension, following demolition of existing outrigger and associated elevational alterations

103078/TCA/2013/S1 13A Edge Lane Chorlton Manchester M21 9JHWorks to tree

103092/FU/2013/S1 Royal Oak Hotel 440 Barlow Moor Road Chorlton-cum-Hardy Manchester M21 0BQUse of part of the public highway outside the Royal Oak for the placing of tables and chairs.

103103/PDE/2013/S1 9 Beale Grove Chorlton Manchester M21 9DDErection of single-storey rear extension measuring 4.2 metres, height at eaves not to exceed 3 metres and height at the highest point not to exceed 4 metres

103139/JO/2013/S1 Soap Opera 32 Beech Road Chorlton Manchester M21 9ELVariation of condition no. 4 attached to planning permission 101559/FO/2013/S1
to allow increased opening hours of 9:30am to 10pm seven days a week

103164/VO/2013/S1 Oswald Road Primary School Longford Road Chorlton Cum Hardy Manchester M21 9PL
CITY COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT Erection of a 2 storey high extension, incorporating access lift, to create a 3 form entry school

103181/FH/2013/S1 2 Redland Crescent Chorlton Park Manchester M21 8DLInstallation of rear dormer and roof extension

103245/TCA/2013/S1 35 South Drive Chorlton Manchester M21 8DZWorks to trees

102871/FH/2013/S1 15 Meadow Bank Chorlton Manchester M21 8EFInstallation of lightwells to front of property

103179/FH/2013/S1 52 Kensington Road Chorlton Manchester M21 9NUApplication of external wall Insulation and render system to partially rendered front elevation with tile hanging to first floor bay window.

103180/FH/2013/S1 10 Crimsworth Avenue Chorlton Manchester M16 0FBErection of part two, part single storey rear extension, single storey side extension and 2m high side brick and timber boundary wall

103187/FO/2013/S1 482 Wilbraham Road Chorlton Manchester M21 9ASChange of use from retail (Class A1) to financial and professional service use (Class A2) and installation of a new replacement shopfront and roller shutter

103247/FH/2013/S1 146 Manchester Road Chorlton Manchester M16 0DZErection of part two-storey, part singlestorey rear extension together with alterations to roof to form gable roof from hipped roof

103154/FU/2013/S1 13 Corkland Road Chorlton Manchester M21 8UPChange of use from doctors surgery (Class D1) to 5no. self-contained flats (Class C3)