How long do planning decisions take near Brushes?

The average planning decision time near Brushes is 55 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 Brushes?

The planning approval rate near Brushes is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Brushes?

The most common type of planning application near Brushes is outline applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Brushes?

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Brushes, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Brushes, Greater Manchester.

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About Brushes

Brushes, Greater Manchester is a vibrant community known for its rich industrial heritage and close-knit atmosphere. The area features a mix of residential and commercial developments, making it an attractive location for new planning applications. With ongoing regeneration projects and local amenities, Brushes offers opportunities for growth and development while maintaining its historical charm.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £228,915 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Tameside
Parliamentary constituency: Stalybridge and Hyde
LSOA: Tameside 008B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Brushes.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Brushes based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Brushes.

- 5 Hazel Road Stalybridge Tameside SK15 3GJ
Proposed demolition of existing conservatory and erection of new two storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tameside | Date: 2025-11-17
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- 309 Huddersfield Road Stalybridge Tameside SK15 3DY
Non-material amendment to planning application 24/00706/FUL. Amendment to remove the single storey flat roof extension to rear of property. Single-storey garage to the side of the property is to be re
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Tameside | Date: 2025-07-16
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- 4 Hartley Street Stalybridge Tameside SK15 3FH
Conifer x2 - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tameside | Date: 2025-04-28
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- 50 Fistral Crescent Stalybridge Tameside SK15 3HW
Single storey rear extension. The length of the extension from the rear of the original house 5.00m. Maximum height of the extension 3.76m. Maximum height of eaves 2.78m
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Tameside | Date: 2025-04-25
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A brief summary of Brushes in Greater Manchester

Property prices in Brushes show an average sale price of £228,915, 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 Brushes a particularly low-crime area.

Brushes 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 Brushes includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Huddersfield Narrow Canal SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Brushes

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Brushes. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Brushes.

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Brushes were outline applications (4), amendments (3), listed building and heritage (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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