Backbower, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Backbower, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
Planning applications in Backbower are administered by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Tameside
- Parliamentary constituency: Stalybridge and Hyde
- LSOA: Tameside 020E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Backbower.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Backbower.
- 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 Backbower based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
266 planning applications found near Backbower.
- 26/00532/FUL - 10 Frogmore Avenue Hyde Tameside SK14 5JE
Proposed first floor rear extension with ground floor single storey rear and side extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Tameside | Date: 2026-07-03 - 26/00495/CPUD - 160 Dowson Road Hyde Tameside SK14 5BW
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Tameside | Date: 2026-06-18 - - 160 Dowson Road Hyde Tameside SK14 5BW
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tameside | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - 26/00409/CPUD - 3 Gee Cross Fold Hyde Tameside SK14 5EL
Removal of conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Tameside | Date: 2026-05-12 - - 3 Gee Cross Fold Hyde Tameside SK14 5EL
Removal of conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tameside | Date: 2026-05-12
View full details - - Gee Cross Methodist Church Stockport Road Hyde Tameside SK14 5RF
Application for prior approval for the proposed demolition of a two-storey structure with pitched tiled roof, feature brickwork, and arched windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Tameside | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - 8 Sandringham Road Hyde Tameside SK14 5JA
Single storey rear extension. The length of the extension from the rear of the original house 4.00m. Maximum height of the extension 3.00m. Maximum height of eaves 2.80m
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tameside | Date: 2025-07-28
View full details - - Land Adjacent 17 Church Avenue Hyde Tameside SK14 5LY
Outline application for a detached dwelling with means of access, appearance, layout and scale to be considered with all other matters reserved.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tameside | Date: 2025-06-02
View full details - - 18 Allen Avenue Hyde Tameside SK14 5NW
TWO STOREY SIDE EXTENSION
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tameside | Date: 2025-05-22
View full details - - 118 Dowson Road Hyde Tameside SK14 5BW
Rear dormer and new gable
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tameside | Date: 2025-05-22
View full details - - 5 Queens Drive Hyde Tameside SK14 5LQ
Single storey garage converting to a bedroom.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Tameside | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - Gee Cross Methodist Church Stockport Road Hyde Tameside SK14 5RF
Proposed dropped kerb to front of property
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tameside | Date: 2025-04-07
View full details - - 76 King George Road Hyde Tameside SK14 5HT
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed siting of a mobile caravan to be utilised as an annexe
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tameside | Date: 2025-03-31
View full details - - 104 King Edward Road Hyde Tameside SK14 5JJ
Single storey wrap around extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tameside | Date: 2025-03-24
View full details - - 110 King Edward Road Hyde Tameside SK14 5JF
Proposed single storey extension to the rear elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tameside | Date: 2025-03-24
View full details - - 30 Slateacre Road Hyde Tameside SK14 5LB
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tameside | Date: 2025-03-11
View full details - - 118 King Edward Road Hyde Tameside SK14 5JF
Demolition of existing rear conservatory and construction of single storey rear pitched roof extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tameside | Date: 2025-03-04
View full details - - 22 Back Bower Lane Hyde Tameside SK14 5NS
T1 Lime - Crown reduce by 2m + Remove epicormic growth.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tameside | Date: 2025-02-27
View full details - - Land Adjacent 28 Joel Lane Hyde Tameside SK14 5JY
Full discharge of Condition 7 (Materials), Condition 8 (Contaminated Land), Condition 9 (Footway) and Condition 10 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme) of planning reference 24/00613/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tameside | Date: 2025-01-02
View full details - - 11A Windsor Road Hyde Tameside SK14 5JD
Demolition of existing plastic conservatory and building a new brick and tiled roof conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tameside | Date: 2024-12-10
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A brief summary of Backbower in Greater Manchester
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Backbower a particularly low-crime area.
Backbower 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 Backbower includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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.
Planning Activity in Backbower
In the last 24 months, 63 planning applications were submitted near Backbower. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Backbower may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Backbower were outline applications (20), discharge of conditions (9), full planning applications (8).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 9 medium-scale applications, 39 smaller schemes were submitted.
38 planning appeals were lodged, of which 5 were allowed and 33 were dismissed (13% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 33 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 27 applications
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