Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester.
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Planning applications in Ashton-Under-Lyne are administered by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ashton-Under-Lyne
Ashton-under-Lyne, commonly referred to as Ashton, is a vibrant market town located in Tameside, Greater Manchester. With a population of 48,604 as of the 2021 census, it boasts a rich history rooted in Lancashire. Situated on the north bank of the River Tame and at the foothills of the Pennines, Ashton is approximately six miles east of Manchester, making it an important area for prospective planning applications and developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £187,380 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tameside
- Parliamentary constituency: Ashton-under-Lyne
- LSOA: Tameside 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ashton-Under-Lyne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ashton-Under-Lyne.
- 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 Ashton-Under-Lyne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
58 planning applications found near Ashton-Under-Lyne.
- 26/00406/FUL - Temp Station Ltd 7 - 9 St Michaels Square Ashton-under-lyne Tameside OL6 6LE
Change of use of the ground floor to retail (Use Class E), conversion of the first and second floors to create 1no. self-contained residential flat (Use Class C3) and external alterations to the front
Status: Undecided | Council: Tameside | Date: 2026-05-26 - - Tameside College Beaufort Road Ashton-under-lyne Tameside OL6 6NX
Certificate of proposed lawful development for the construction of a single storey detached building supporting construction skills hub (Schedule 2, Part 7, Class M of the GPDO 2015 (as amended).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tameside | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 21 Firs Avenue Ashton-under-lyne Tameside OL6 8PL
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tameside | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 24 Albemarle Street Ashton-under-lyne Tameside OL6 9NR
Lawful Development Certificate for Existing Use: Conversion of the property from residential (Use Class C3) to 3-6 person HMO (Use Class C4) having been this continuously since August 2020.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Tameside | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Unit 2 Union Street Ashton-under-lyne Tameside OL6 6HL
Full discharge of Condition 3 (Materials) of planning reference 25/00332/FUL
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Tameside | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 31 Canterbury Street Ashton-under-lyne Tameside OL6 6HX
Lawful Development Certificate for Existing Use: Conversion of the property from residential (Use Class C3) to 5-bedroom HMO (Use Class C4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Tameside | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 25 Russell Street Ashton-under-lyne Tameside OL6 9QS
Full discharge of Condition 3 (Materials) and Condition 6 (CEMP) of planning reference 24/00795/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tameside | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - 20 Albemarle Street Ashton-under-lyne Tameside OL6 9NR
Lawful Development Certificate for Existing Use: Conversion of the property from residential (Use Class C3) to HMO for up to 6 persons (Use Class C4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Tameside | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 39 Canterbury Street Ashton-under-lyne Tameside OL6 6HX
Full discharge of Condition 2 (Materials) of planning reference 21/00165/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tameside | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 33 Canterbury Street Ashton-under-lyne Tameside OL6 6HX
Conversion of property from residential (Use Class C3) to HMO for up to 6 persons (Use Class C4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Tameside | Date: 2025-02-28
View full details - - 75 Stamford Street East Ashton-under-lyne Tameside OL6 6QQ
Change of use of single dwelling house (Class C3) to large HMO (Sui-Generis) (Resubmission of Application 24/00369/FUL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tameside | Date: 2024-09-05
View full details - - 150 Mossley Road Ashton-under-lyne Tameside OL6 6NA
Square lightbox for new shopfront - Fitted with warm LEDs. Double sided Metal frame Illuminated with LEDs. Satin Black finish durable powder coated finish.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Tameside | Date: 2024-07-19
View full details - - 82 Queens Road Ashton-under-lyne Tameside OL6 8EJ
Replacement of existing gravel driveway surface with resin bound permeable material.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tameside | Date: 2024-06-06
View full details - - 10 Queens Road Ashton-under-lyne Tameside OL6 8EQ
Certificate of lawful development for proposed use of the property to be used as supported accommodation for up to 3 young adults with support staff (Use Class C3(b)).
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Tameside | Date: 2024-04-05
View full details - - 57 Melbourne Street North Ashton-under-Lyne Tameside OL6 8LE
Lawful development certificate required for a 6 bed HMO for a use that has existed over 20 years
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Tameside | Date: 2024-01-23
View full details - - 39 Miller Street Ashton-Under-Lyne Tameside OL6 8PP
Single storey rear extension. The length of the extension from the rear of the original house 5.50m. Maximum height of the extension 3.50m. Maximum height of eaves 2.70m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tameside | Date: 2023-07-28
View full details - - Former Site Of 139 Whiteacre Road Ashton-Under-Lyne Tameside
Discharge of conditions 3 (Materials), 4 (Cycle Store), 6 (Biodiversity Enhancement Measures) and 7 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme) of planning permission 22/01188/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tameside | Date: 2023-06-16
View full details - - 14 Sunderland Avenue Ashton-Under-Lyne Tameside OL6 8PF
DORMER LOFT CONVERSION
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tameside | Date: 2023-05-30
View full details - - 33 Rodney Street Ashton-Under-Lyne Tameside OL6 9PY
Non-material amendment to planning application reference 21/00950/FUL. Amendment to include Level 5 obscured glazing window on side elevation of the extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Tameside | Date: 2023-03-30
View full details - - Site Of Former Conservative Social Club Vernon Street Ashton-Under-Lyne Tameside
Full discharge of Condition 14 and Condition 15 of planning reference 21/01175/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tameside | Date: 2023-03-21
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A brief summary of Ashton-Under-Lyne in Greater Manchester
Ashton-under-Lyne, commonly referred to as Ashton, is a vibrant market town located in Tameside, Greater Manchester. With a population of 48,604 as of the 2021 census, it boasts a rich history rooted in Lancashire. Situated on the north bank of the River Tame and at the foothills of the Pennines, Ashton is approximately six miles east of Manchester, making it an important area for prospective planning applications and developments.
Property prices in Ashton-Under-Lyne show an average sale price of £187,380, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ashton-Under-Lyne a particularly low-crime area.
Ashton-Under-Lyne has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Ashton-Under-Lyne includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Huddersfield Narrow Canal SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Ashton-Under-Lyne
In the last 24 months, 74 planning applications were submitted near Ashton-Under-Lyne. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Ashton-Under-Lyne.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ashton-Under-Lyne were discharge of conditions (13), amendments (13), outline applications (8).
In terms of development scale, 13 medium-scale applications, 44 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (60% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 33 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 36 applications
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