How long do planning decisions take near Backbower?

The average planning decision time near Backbower is 53 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 82%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Backbower?

The most common type of planning application near Backbower is outline applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Backbower?

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Backbower, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Backbower, Greater Manchester.

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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.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £243,663 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Tameside
Parliamentary constituency: Stalybridge and Hyde
LSOA: Tameside 023D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-03.

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

4 planning applications found near Backbower.

- 222A Stockport Road Hyde Tameside SK14 5RF
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 25/00880/FUL, to change from two storey to single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tameside | Date: 2026-01-22
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- 5 Queens Drive Hyde Tameside SK14 5LQ
Single storey garage converting to a bedroom.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Tameside | Date: 2025-05-21
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- 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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- 101 Joel Lane Hyde Tameside SK14 5LF
Discharge of conditions 3 (materials), 5 (parking spaces), 6 (cycle store), 9 (drainage), 10 (foul and surface water), 13 (boundary treatments), 15 (CLS2A Contaminated Land Screening Form), 19 (planti
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tameside | Date: 2024-11-13
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A brief summary of Backbower in Greater Manchester

Property prices in Backbower show an average sale price of £243,663, 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 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.

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Planning Activity in Backbower

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Backbower. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 Backbower.

The average decision time of 53 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 (8), discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (2).

In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.

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