Benchill, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Benchill, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Manchester
- Parliamentary constituency: Wythenshawe and Sale East
- LSOA: Manchester 049A
Crime Statistics
2 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Benchill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Benchill.
- 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 Benchill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Benchill.
- - 2B Alders Road Manchester M22 8FG
Use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) as a Children's Care Home (Use Class C2) providing care for one or two children with staff working on a rota basis, with a carer sleeping overnight.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 7 Glendevon Close Manchester M22 8FB
Use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) as a Children's Care Home (Use Class C2) providing care for 1 or 2 children with staff working on a rota basis, with a carer sleeping overnight.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Benchill Primary School Benchill Road Manchester M22 8EJ
Discharge of Conditions 5 (Construction Management Plan) and 6 (Travel Plan) attached to Planning Permission 143417/FO/2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 36 Rushey Road Manchester M22 8BP
Erection of a single-story rear extension to create a larger kitchen-diner.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 2B Alders Road Manchester M22 8FG
Use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) as a Children's Care Home (Use Class C2) providing care for 1 or 2 children with staff working on a rota basis, with a carer sleeping overnight.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 17 Harbury Crescent Manchester M22 8LX
Erection of a single-storey side extension with elevational alterations to rear elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 34 Benchill Road Manchester M22 8LF
Discharge of condition 15 (drainage) attached to planning permission referenced 137919/FO/2023.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - Footpath Outside 100 Brownley Road Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 8UD
Two digital 75 inch LCD display screen, one on each side of the Street Hub unit.
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-04-23
View full details - - 34 Benchill Road Manchester M22 8LF
Discharge of Condition 16b (contaminated land) attached to planning permission 137919/FO/2023
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - 57 Brookfield Gardens Manchester M22 8BA
Erection of a two storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2023-12-27
View full details - - 29 Boothfield Road Manchester M22 8AT
Erection of a part single/part two storey side and rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2023-06-14
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A brief summary of Benchill in Greater Manchester
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.
Neighbourhood safety in Benchill is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Benchill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Northenden. 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 Benchill includes 3 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Benchill
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Benchill. Of these, 78% 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 Benchill.
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 Benchill were outline applications (12), discharge of conditions (10), full planning applications (7).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 0 were dismissed.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.