Abbey Hey, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Abbey Hey, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
Planning applications in Abbey Hey are administered by Manchester City Council. View the full Manchester City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Abbey Hey
Abbey Hey is a vibrant area within Gorton, Manchester, notable for its community amenities, including the expansive Debdale Park and the educational institution Wright Robinson College. This locale presents various development opportunities and planning considerations for potential projects, making it an area of interest for planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Manchester
- Parliamentary constituency: Gorton and Denton
- LSOA: Manchester 020D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-04.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Abbey Hey.
- 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 Abbey Hey based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Abbey Hey.
- - 1 Redacre Road Manchester M18 8RU
Erection of part single, part two-storey side and rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 17 Maybury Street Manchester M18 8GP
Use of the property for up to three residents living together with care provided (Class C3(b)).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 282 Abbey Hey Lane Manchester M18 8RP
Erection of a single-storey rear extension to increase store area for retail use
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 16 Harrop Street Manchester M18 8RW
Erection of part single, part two storey side and single storey rear extension to dwelling; and associated elevational alterations, and hip to gable roof alteration to host property
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - St Georges Residential Home Abbey Hey Lane Manchester M18 8RB
Outline planning application for demolition of existing building(s) and construction of 6 houses (access and layout)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - Land Opposite 83-87 Vine Street Manchester M18 8SR
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Construction Management Plan) and 14a Ground Conditions) attached to planning permission 137751/MO/2023
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Former Site Of 27 Walmer Street Manchester M18 8QP
Erection of a two storey residential dwellinghouse with associated boundary treatments, bike and bin stores
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-01-22
View full details - - 21 Harrington Street Manchester M18 8UQ
Change of use of dwellinghouse (C3) to 3 bedroom house in multiple occupation (Class C4)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - 33 High Bank Manchester M18 8UL
Addition of a basement level window to front involving localised excavation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - Abbey Hey Clinic Constable Street Manchester M18 8GD
Change of use of health clinic (Class E) to hostel (sui generis)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2024-01-08
View full details - - 123 Lees Street Manchester M11 1NX
Use of the property for up to six residents living together with care provided (Class C3(b))
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2023-06-14
View full details - - 78 Longford Street Manchester M18 8GQ
Erection of single storey side and rear extension to form additional living accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2023-06-13
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A brief summary of Abbey Hey in Greater Manchester
Abbey Hey is a vibrant area within Gorton, Manchester, notable for its community amenities, including the expansive Debdale Park and the educational institution Wright Robinson College. This locale presents various development opportunities and planning considerations for potential projects, making it an area of interest for planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Abbey Hey a particularly low-crime area.
Abbey Hey has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Gore Brook Valley, Gorton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Abbey Hey planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Abbey Hey
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Abbey Hey. Of these, 62% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Abbey Hey.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Abbey Hey slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Abbey Hey were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (9), outline applications (6). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 29 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 13 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 12 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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