Barlow Moor, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Barlow Moor, Greater Manchester.
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About Barlow Moor
Barlow Moor, located in Greater Manchester, is a historic area that bridges Didsbury and Chorlton-cum-Hardy. The neighbourhood is named after the Barlow family of Barlow Hall and is traversed by Barlow Moor Road, which connects to Wilmslow Road and Manchester Road. Key landmarks include Southern Cemetery, Chorlton Park, and the Manchester Crematorium, the UK's second crematorium, designed in the Lombard-Romanesque style. The Chorlton Park Apartments, built in 2002, also contribute to the area’s architectural landscape, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Manchester
- Parliamentary constituency: Manchester Withington
- LSOA: Manchester 029C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Barlow Moor.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barlow Moor.
- 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 Barlow Moor based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Barlow Moor.
- - 15 Burrows Avenue Manchester M21 7LS
Erection of part single, part two-storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 355 Barlow Moor Road Manchester M21 7FZ
Erection of a single-storey, detached cold and freezer room structure to the rear of the property, including associated external condenser units and hard landscaping, in connection with existing cafe
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 241 Barlow Moor Road Manchester M21 7QL
Variation of Condition 7 (Opening Hours) from Planning Permission 120217/FO/2018 granted on appeal APP/B4215/W/18/3219012 to amend the opening hours for the commercial floorspace: from 0800hrs -1800hr
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Premier Inn Derwent Avenue Manchester M21 7QS
Discharge of Condition 4 (drainage) attached to Planning Permission 140916/FO/2024.
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 355 Barlow Moor Road Manchester M21 7FZ
Erection of a first floor rear extension and associated canopy to form cold storage room in association with the existing café use with associated condensing units
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - 274A Barlow Moor Road Manchester M21 8HA
Erection of a single storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation and use of part of the rear garden as additional car parking for the adjoining doctors' surgery.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 19 Aldermary Road Manchester M21 7QW
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension following demolition of existing outrigger to provide additional living accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2024-05-24
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A brief summary of Barlow Moor in Greater Manchester
Barlow Moor, located in Greater Manchester, is a historic area that bridges Didsbury and Chorlton-cum-Hardy. The neighbourhood is named after the Barlow family of Barlow Hall and is traversed by Barlow Moor Road, which connects to Wilmslow Road and Manchester Road. Key landmarks include Southern Cemetery, Chorlton Park, and the Manchester Crematorium, the UK's second crematorium, designed in the Lombard-Romanesque style. The Chorlton Park Apartments, built in 2002, also contribute to the area’s architectural landscape, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Barlow Moor a particularly low-crime area.
Barlow Moor has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Chorlton Green, Chorltonville, Chorlton. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Barlow Moor 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 Barlow Moor
In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Barlow Moor. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Barlow Moor.
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 Barlow Moor were full planning applications (26), discharge of conditions (6), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 65% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 0 were dismissed.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Awaiting decision: 13 applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.