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House prices in Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council: average £209,723, -0.1% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council received?
Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council received 1,305 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 84%.
How long does Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council take to decide applications?
Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council takes an average of 55 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 Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council?
Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council approves 84% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Tameside 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 Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 279 appeals were lodged against Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 27% success rate.

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

About Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Tameside 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.

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, commonly referred to as Tameside Council, serves as the local authority for the Metropolitan Borough of Tameside in Greater Manchester, England. As a metropolitan borough council, it delivers a wide range of local government services and has been a member of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority since 2011, playing a crucial role in regional governance and planning initiatives. The council was established in 1 April 1974. Emma Alexander serves as Chief Executive since 27 October 2025. The council comprises 57 councillors serving | voting_system1 = terms, with the most recent election held on 2 May 2024.

The council area encompasses 66 towns and villages, including Ashton-Under-Lyne, Denton, Droylsden, Dukinfield, Hyde and Mossley. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council received 1,305 planning applications. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

The most common types were outline applications (164), discharge of conditions (136), amendments (87). 6 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

279 planning appeals were lodged against Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council decisions, of which 71 were allowed and 196 were dismissed (27% success rate).

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