How long do planning decisions take near Brook Bottom?

The average planning decision time near Brook Bottom is 50 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 Brook Bottom?

The planning approval rate near Brook Bottom is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Brook Bottom?

The most common type of planning application near Brook Bottom is discharge of conditions, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Brook Bottom?

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Brook Bottom, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Brook Bottom, Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester · England · settlement

Planning applications in Brook Bottom are administered by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Tameside
Parliamentary constituency: Stalybridge and Hyde
LSOA: Tameside 001D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Brook Bottom.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Brook Bottom.

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 Brook Bottom based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Brook Bottom.

26/00026/TPO - Marton House Shire Croft Mossley Tameside OL5 0AR
T1 Sycamore - Pruning as per submitted diagram T2 Ash - Pruning as per submitted diagram
Status: Approved | Council: Tameside | Date: 2026-05-18
- Marton House Shire Croft Mossley Tameside OL5 0AR
T1 Sycamore - Pruning as per submitted diagram T2 Ash - Pruning as per submitted diagram
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tameside | Date: 2026-05-18
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- St Georges Church Of England Primary School Stamford Street Mossley Tameside OL5 0HT
Erection of new 3.4m high external canopy, 2.4m fence and access ramp.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tameside | Date: 2025-06-24
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- Sovereign Hall Farm Stamford Street Mossley Tameside OL5 0JZ
Discharge of condition 8 (Contaminated Land) of planning permission 24/00544/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tameside | Date: 2024-09-23
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- Garage Site Dyson Street Mossley Tameside
Discharge conditions 2,3,4,6,10,11,12 relating to planning No. 13/00965/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tameside | Date: 2015-09-21
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A brief summary of Brook Bottom in Greater Manchester

Brook Bottom is a settlement located in Greater Manchester, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Brook Bottom a particularly low-crime area.

Brook Bottom 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 Brook Bottom includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Huddersfield Narrow Canal SSSI. 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 Brook Bottom

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Brook Bottom. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Brook Bottom may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Brook Bottom were discharge of conditions (3), amendments (3), full planning applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

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