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Planning in Backbower

Approved
96%
74 of 76 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Backbower in the last 24 months, from Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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About Backbower

Backbower is a locality situated within Tameside, Greater Manchester, England. Known for its residential character, this area offers potential opportunities for various planning applications, catering to both housing development and community infrastructure projects. Its strategic location within Tameside makes it a significant consideration for prospective developers and planners.

The area around Backbower has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Backbower 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Backbower, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 86 planning applications were submitted near Backbower. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were outline applications (19), tree works (10), discharge of conditions (9). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (29% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Backbower?
In the last 24 months, 86 planning applications were submitted near Backbower. The approval rate is 96%.
How long do planning decisions take near Backbower?
The average planning decision time near Backbower is 51 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Backbower?
The planning approval rate near Backbower is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Backbower?
The most common type of planning application near Backbower is outline applications, with 19 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Backbower?
You can search and track planning applications near Backbower on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.