USE THIS TEMPLATED LETTER AS A STARTING POINT:
To: Manchester City Council Planning Department
For the attention of: Angela Leckie
Subject: Representation regarding Planning Application 14259/VO/2025
Dear Ms Leckie,
I am writing formally in regards to the proposed residential development of 126 flats next to Stage & Radio, a long-standing grassroots music venue in Manchester - Application 14259/VO/2025
I am deeply concerned about whether this development can realistically provide appropriate residential amenity and conditions suitable for long-term human habitation beside an established late-night music venue, while also protecting Stage & Radio and Manchester’s wider cultural and night-time economy.
WE ADVISE DELETING THIS PART AND WRITING A SECTION FROM YOUR OWN PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE.
• Individual and genuine representations typically carry significantly more weight than copied responses.
• We advise focusing primarily on concerns around whether residential units directly beside an established late-night venue can realistically provide appropriate residential amenity and conditions suitable for long-term human habitation.
• You may also wish to explain your personal experiences with Stage & Radio, why independent music venues matter to you, or broader concerns about Manchester's nightlife and cultural infrastructure.
• We also advise keeping comments calm, factual, respectful and non-aggressive.
In summary, I would like the Council to consider my points and highlight the following key issues:
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The likelihood that residential units immediately beside an established late-night music venue may be unable to provide appropriate residential amenity and could raise serious concerns around long-term human habitation
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The importance of properly applying the Agent of Change principle
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The ongoing national loss of grassroots music venues due to residential development pressures
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The cultural importance of independent venues to Manchester's identity, artists and night-time economy
Please register this as a objection to the application.
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