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House prices in Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council: average £317,913, +4.2% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council received?
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council received 2,924 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 92%.
How long does Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council take to decide applications?
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council takes an average of 51 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council?
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council approves 92% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 324 appeals were lodged against Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 33% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC), commonly referred to as Stockport Council, serves as the local authority for the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport in Greater Manchester. As a metropolitan borough council, it is responsible for delivering a wide range of local government services, and it has been a member of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority since 2011, collaborating on various regional initiatives that may impact planning applications in the area. The council is currently led by Mark Roberts (Liberal Democrat), who has held the position since 20 May 2025. Michael Cullen serves as Chief Executive since 2024. The council comprises 63 councillors serving | voting_system1 = First past the post terms, with the most recent election held on 2 May 2024.

The council area encompasses 63 towns and villages, including Bramhall, Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme, Gatley, Hazel Grove and Marple. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council received 2,924 planning applications. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (730), tree works (381), discharge of conditions (258). 21 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

324 planning appeals were lodged against Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council decisions, of which 88 were allowed and 179 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.