Didsbury, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Didsbury, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
About Didsbury
Didsbury, a vibrant suburb of Manchester located on the north bank of the River Mersey, lies just 5 miles south of the city centre. With a population of 26,788 as of the 2011 census, Didsbury is an area of interest for those researching planning applications, thanks to its blend of residential and commercial developments.
Population: 26,788
District: Manchester
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Area Information
- Admin district: Manchester
- Parliamentary constituency: Manchester Withington
- LSOA: Manchester 040A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Didsbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Didsbury.
- 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 Didsbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
165 planning applications found near Didsbury.
- - 20 Blackburn Gardens Manchester M20 3YH
Erection of single-storey rear extension along with a first-floor balcony.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 199 Palatine Road Manchester M20 2UN
Erection of a single storey detached garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 50 Old Lansdowne Road Manchester M20 2WU
Installation of rear roof dormer loft conversion together with roof light.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 50 Old Lansdowne Road Manchester M20 2WU
Erection of single-storey rear extension following demolition of existing single storey rear extension together with works associated with the conversion of the basement to additional living accommoda
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 51 Old Lansdowne Road Manchester M20 2PA
Change of Use of the existing lower ground floor level into 1 no. self-contained 2-Bed apartment with external alterations to include new windows and lightwells.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Hurlet Hall Nazarene Theological College Dene Road Manchester M20 2GU
Installation of roof mounted 10.47kW solar PV system comprising of 23no. Canadian Solar 455w modules.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 25 Moorland Road Manchester M20 6BB
Erection of a single-storey side extension, front porch, and installation of rear roof dormer to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 628 Wilmslow Road Manchester M20 3QX
Erection of single-storey front, part single, part two-storey side extensions and single-storey rear including roof and external alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 17 Spath Road Manchester M20 2QT
Erection of single-storey side and rear extensions to existing detached garage outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Northern Lawn Tennis And Squash Club Palatine Road Manchester M20 3YA
T1 - Beech - Crown lift to 8m above ground level. Branch reduce to clear buildings by 4-5m. T2 - Beech - Crown lift to 8m above ground level. Branch reduce to clear buildings by 4-5m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 2 Raynham Avenue Manchester M20 6BW
Alterations to an existing orangery including new windows and doors, a new roof lantern, a new roof with raised parapet.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Aldi Foodstore Ltd 674 Wilmslow Road Manchester M20 2DN
Discharge of Condition 3 (materials) attached to Planning Permission 143958/FO/2025
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Didsbury War Memorial Wilmslow Road Manchester M20 2DN
Listed Building Consent for alterations to the WWII Roll of Honour plaque.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 6 Oakfield Road Manchester M20 6XA
Construction of a pergola 2.5m height.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 743 Wilmslow Road Manchester M20 6RN
Change of use of basement and ground floor from Class E to Bar (Sui Generis).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 6 Oakfield Road Manchester M20 6XA
Erection of a 2m high fence with a 300mm trellis on top of the fence.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 25 Churchwood Road Manchester M20 6TZ
Basement conversion of existing basement into habitable living space. The proposed works are not materially altering the appearance of the property as there is an existing light well already.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 712 - 716 Wilmslow Road Manchester M20 6DQ
Installation of internally illuminated fascia sign and projecting sign.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 5 Dundreggan Gardens Manchester M20 2EL
Works to tree - proposed pruning works to a Norway Maple tree in the rear of property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - The Coach House Rear Of 157 Palatine Road Manchester M20 2GH
Works to trees - proposed removal of 3x large leylandii trees adjacent to rear boundary.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-02-16
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A brief summary of Didsbury in Greater Manchester
Didsbury, a vibrant suburb of Manchester located on the north bank of the River Mersey, lies just 5 miles south of the city centre. With a population of 26,788 as of the 2011 census, Didsbury is an area of interest for those researching planning applications, thanks to its blend of residential and commercial developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 26,788. It sits within the Manchester district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Didsbury a particularly low-crime area.
Didsbury has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Blackburn Park, Didsbury, Old Broadway, Withington, Withington, Albert Park, West Didsbury, Didsbury St James, Ballbrook, Withington. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Didsbury 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 Didsbury
In the last 24 months, 392 planning applications were submitted near Didsbury. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Didsbury maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
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 Didsbury were full planning applications (164), tree works (122), discharge of conditions (51). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 391 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 286 applications
- Refused: 27 applications
- Withdrawn: 19 applications
- Awaiting decision: 60 applications
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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.