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Planning in Copley

Approved
84%
32 of 37 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Copley in the last 24 months, from Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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About Copley

Copley is a district within Stalybridge, located at the foothills of the Pennines, approximately 8 miles east of Manchester in Greater Manchester, England. The area features Copley Academy, a local secondary school, alongside a recreational centre and swimming pool, making it a hub for community activities and educational opportunities. This combination of amenities may influence planning applications related to residential and commercial development in the region.

The area around Copley has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Copley 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 Copley, 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, 47 planning applications were submitted near Copley. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

The most common types were tree works (4), amendments (4), outline applications (3).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Copley?
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Copley. The approval rate is 84%.
How long do planning decisions take near Copley?
The average planning decision time near Copley is 53 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 Copley?
The planning approval rate near Copley is 84%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Copley?
The most common type of planning application near Copley is tree works applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Copley?
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