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552 in the last 90 days239 in the last 3083 in the last 1482% approveddecisions typically take 58 days
Source: Manchester City Council planning register · updated daily
- 99 Dudley Road Manchester M16 8BW
Use of a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3(a)) as a children's home for up to two children (Use Class C2)
PendingLawful development: ProposedReceived 22 Oct 2026PLA-2026-001818 - 28 Blackwin Street Manchester M12 5LD
Erection of single storey side extension and part two storey rear extension.
PendingHouseholder planning permissionReceived 22 Oct 2026PLA-2026-001490 - 1143 Oldham Road Manchester M40 2FU
Change of Use of Former Club (Sui Generis) to Place of Worship at Ground Floor and Ancillary Office Space at First Floor.
PendingFull planning permissionReceived 21 Oct 2026PLA-2026-001753 - 273 Moston Lane Manchester M40 9WJ
Erection of a two storey side extension and a single storey rear extension, including creation of first floor terrace in association with the creation of 1 no. additional self contained apartment (2 flats in total) at first floor and within the roof space and enlargement of ground floor retail unit
PendingFull planning permissionReceived 21 Oct 2026PLA-2026-000937 - Acute Building Southmoor Road Wythenshawe Manchester M23 9LT
Notification for prior approval for the installation of rooftop Solar PV system to the Acute Block Roof of Wythenshawe Hospital.
PendingPrior approval Part 14 Class J: Installation or alteration etc of solar equipment on non-domestic premisesReceived 21 Oct 2026NOT-2026-002055
House prices in Manchester City Council: average £252,309, +1.2% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)
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Planning Applications by Town in Manchester City Council
50 towns and villages. Click any town for a planning search of applications nearby.
Main towns in Manchester City Council
- Manchester375 applications in the last 12 months
- Whalley Range183 applications in the last 12 months
- Didsbury131 applications in the last 12 months
- Rusholme83 applications in the last 12 months
- Ardwick77 applications in the last 12 months
- Fallowfield65 applications in the last 12 months
- Woodhouse Park49 applications in the last 12 months
- Cheetham Hill47 applications in the last 12 months
- Northern Moor46 applications in the last 12 months
- Clayton41 applications in the last 12 months
- Miles Platting41 applications in the last 12 months
- Abbey Hey37 applications in the last 12 months
Postcode districts
- M20247 applications in the last 12 months
- M21208 applications in the last 12 months
- M1166 applications in the last 12 months
- M3153 applications in the last 12 months
- M2141 applications in the last 12 months
- M14109 applications in the last 12 months
- M22106 applications in the last 12 months
- M4105 applications in the last 12 months
- M19102 applications in the last 12 months
- M16101 applications in the last 12 months
- M40101 applications in the last 12 months
- M2394 applications in the last 12 months
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Manchester City Council serves as the local authority for Manchester, a vibrant city in Greater Manchester, England. Established as an elected body in 1838, the council has undergone several reforms and has operated as a metropolitan borough council since 1974. It is responsible for delivering a wide range of local government services and has been a member of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority since 2011, playing a key role in regional governance and planning. The council is currently led by Bev Craig (Labour), who has held the position since 1 December 2021. Tom Stannard serves as Chief Executive since February 2025. The council comprises 96 councillors serving 4 years terms, with the most recent election held on 2 May 2024.
The council area encompasses 50 towns and villages, including Manchester. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.
In the last 24 months, Manchester City Council received 3,690 planning applications. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (1,217), discharge of conditions (998), outline applications (252). 28 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
966 planning appeals were lodged against Manchester City Council decisions, of which 294 were allowed and 549 were dismissed (35% success rate).
Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Manchester City Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Manchester City Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.