Bredbury, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bredbury, Greater Manchester.
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About Bredbury
Bredbury is a town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, Greater Manchester, approximately 8 miles southeast of Manchester and 2 miles east of Stockport. As of the 2021 census, it has a population of 17,040, including the adjacent Woodley area. This demographic information is essential for understanding local planning needs and potential development opportunities in Bredbury.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £411,142 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stockport
- Parliamentary constituency: Hazel Grove
- LSOA: Stockport 009B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bredbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bredbury.
- 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 Bredbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Bredbury.
- - 48 The Broadway Bredbury Stockport SK6 2NZ
Detached garage. Two storey extensions to the front, side and rear. Single storey porch extension to the front elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 3 Kennett Drive Bredbury Stockport SK6 2GA
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 52 Marina Road Bredbury Stockport SK6 2PR
Hipped roof single storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Former Homebase Store Stockport Road West Bredbury Stockport SK6 2AR
Application to discharge condition 5 of Planning Permssion DC/097334
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC Stockport Road West Bredbury Stockport SK6 2BN
Relocation of an existing cabin and the creation of charging zone, erection of EV chargers, erection of canopy, sub-station enclosure, LV panel, meter cabinet and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - Petrol Station Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc Stockport Road West Bredbury Stockport SK6 2BN
Erection of jet wash bays, plant room and associated forecourt works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Former Homebase Store Stockport Road West Bredbury Stockport SK6 2AR
Installation of plant, scissor lift, external alterations and laying of car parking.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 25 Vernon Road Bredbury Stockport SK6 2NU
Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and construction of 2 storey rear extension and internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 71 The Broadway Bredbury Stockport SK6 2PH
Existing semi detached dwelling proposing double storey side and rear, part double storey rear, replacement of conservatory roof with flat roof, erection of front porch and external alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 21 Weybourne Drive Bredbury Stockport SK6 2DN
Proposed single storey rear extension and double storey side extension, following demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - 109 Stockport Road West Bredbury Stockport SK6 2AN
Discharge of condition 2 of DC/080692
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockport | Date: 2024-09-13
View full details - - 242 Stockport Road West Bredbury Stockport SK6 2AN
Change of use of vacant shop to Micro-Pub including outdoor seating area to the rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2023-10-06
View full details - - 19 Redwood Drive Bredbury Stockport SK6 1SE
Proposed single storey rear extension. (i) The projection of the proposed extension beyond the rear wall of the original house is 6.00 metres (ii) The maximum height of the proposed extension is 2.55
Status: Conditions | Council: Stockport | Date: 2023-04-01
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A brief summary of Bredbury in Greater Manchester
Bredbury is a town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, Greater Manchester, approximately 8 miles southeast of Manchester and 2 miles east of Stockport. As of the 2021 census, it has a population of 17,040, including the adjacent Woodley area. This demographic information is essential for understanding local planning needs and potential development opportunities in Bredbury.
Property prices in Bredbury show an average sale price of £411,142, 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 Bredbury a particularly low-crime area.
Bredbury has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Hatherlow, Peak Forest Canal. 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 Bredbury 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, Bredbury 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 Bredbury
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Bredbury. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 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 Bredbury.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Bredbury slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bredbury were full planning applications (19), tree works (4), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 54% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 34 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.