How many planning applications has Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council received?

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council received 2,163 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 92%.

How long does Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council take to decide planning applications?

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council takes an average of 50 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. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council?

To object to a Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications?

You can search Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Q: Can I appeal a Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council refuses your planning 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.

Search and explore Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: North West

About Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council

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.

Governance

Leader: Mark Roberts (Liberal Democrat), since 20 May 2025

Chair: Kerry Waters (Labour), since 20 May 2025

Chief Executive: Michael Cullen, since 2024

Seats: 63 councillors (term: | voting_system1 = First past the post)

Founded: 2011

Last election: 2 May 2024

Political composition: Liberal Democrats (30), Labour (19), CA (3), Green (3), HG-LL Ratepayers (3), Conservative (1), Independent (4)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £216,293 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wigan
Parliamentary constituency: Makerfield
LSOA: Wigan 013A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council

656 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council area.

Monitoring Stations

7 flood monitoring stations near Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council.

Wigan (River Douglas)
Red Rock (River Douglas)
Appley Bridge (River Douglas)
Little Woolden Hall (Glaze Brook)
Causey Bridge (Sankey Brook)
Penleach
Lilford Park, Leigh (Atherton Lake Brook)

A brief summary of Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council

The average property sale price in the Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council area is £216,293, based on 50 recent transactions.

There were no crimes reported in the Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council area during the most recent reporting period.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council area includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bryn Marsh & Ince Moss SSSI, Abram Flashes SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

The council area encompasses 656 towns and villages, including Abram, Altrincham, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Atherton and Bolton. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council area. Unlike the official Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 2,163 planning applications Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council received. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment in Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council.

The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types in Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council were full planning applications (791), tree works (353), discharge of conditions (273). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 22 large-scale (major) developments, 19 medium-scale applications, 1,995 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

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

Application Outcomes

Approved: 923 applications
Refused: 67 applications
Withdrawn: 15 applications
Awaiting decision: 1,158 applications

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