How long do planning decisions take near Droylsden?

The average planning decision time near Droylsden is 51 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 Droylsden?

The planning approval rate near Droylsden is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Droylsden?

The most common type of planning application near Droylsden is outline applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Droylsden?

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Droylsden, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Droylsden, Greater Manchester.

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About Droylsden

Droylsden is a town located in Tameside, Greater Manchester, just 4 miles east of Manchester city centre and 2 miles west of Ashton-under-Lyne. With a population of 22,689 as recorded in the 2011 Census, the town offers a mix of residential and commercial opportunities, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications and development potential.

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Area Information

Admin district: Tameside
Parliamentary constituency: Ashton-under-Lyne
LSOA: Tameside 012C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Droylsden.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
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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...)
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Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Droylsden based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Droylsden.

- 351 Manchester Road Droylsden Tameside M43 6GE
Lawful development certificate for the existing change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3), to a 6 bedroom HMO (Use Class C4)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Tameside | Date: 2026-02-27
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- 128 Lewis Road Droylsden Tameside M43 6NP
Converting Hip to gable end and proposed rear dormer roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tameside | Date: 2024-08-16
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- 3 Thornlea Droylsden Tameside M43 6WZ
First-floor extension to the side and single-storey rear extension, front porch, dropped curb, driveway extension and garage conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tameside | Date: 2024-04-19
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- 79 Manor Road Droylsden Tameside M43 6QD
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tameside | Date: 2024-02-28
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A brief summary of Droylsden in Greater Manchester

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

Droylsden has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Graver Lane, Newton Heath. 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.

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Planning Activity in Droylsden

In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Droylsden. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

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

The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Droylsden were outline applications (8), discharge of conditions (5), amendments (5).

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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