Search Benchill planning applications
44 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Benchill · updated daily · Manchester City Council
Only 8 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 2 Larkhall Rise, Manchester, M22 4PBAwaiting decisionErection of single-storey front extension to form additional living accommodation.Householder planning permissionReceived 27 Oct 2026PLA-2026-002089
- Benchill Primary School, Benchill Road, Manchester, M22 8EJApprovedInstallation of non-illuminated school logo signage to teaching block.Consent to display an advertisementReceived 8 Oct 2026Decided 6 Nov 2026PLA-2026-001916
- Brotherton House, Cornfield Drive, Manchester, M22 9QAApprovedDischarge of Condition 16 (RAMS) attached to planning permission 144656/FO/2025.Approval of details reserved by a conditionReceived 6 Oct 2026Decided 23 Oct 2026OTH-2026-001876
- 59 Northumberland Way, Manchester, M22 4UGApprovedWorks to trees - proposed pruning works to to oak tree on adjacent land.Consent under Tree Preservation OrdersReceived 29 Sep 2026Decided 2 Nov 2026OTH-2026-001809
- 6 Nethercote Avenue, Manchester, M23 1LlAwaiting decisionErection of part-single, part-two storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear conservatory to form additonal living space.Householder planning permissionReceived 15 Sep 2026PLA-2026-001659
Planning in Benchill
- Approved
- 84%
- 64 of 76 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Benchill in the last 24 months, from Manchester City Council's planning register.
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Around Benchill
Postcode districts
M22 113 applications in the last 12 monthsM23 101 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Manchester City Council
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About Benchill
Benchill is a residential area located within the Wythenshawe council estate, approximately 8 miles (13 km) south of Manchester city centre. This community is part of the Greater Manchester region, making it an important consideration for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the area.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Benchill area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Benchill a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Benchill has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Benchill 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 Benchill, 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, 85 planning applications were submitted near Benchill. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (32), discharge of conditions (23), outline applications (18). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 0 were dismissed.