East Didsbury, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Didsbury, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
Planning applications in East Didsbury are administered by Manchester City Council. View the full Manchester City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About East Didsbury
East Didsbury is a vibrant suburb located on the north bank of the River Mersey, approximately 5 miles south of Manchester city centre. With a population of 26,788 recorded in the 2011 census, this area is notable for its residential character and community amenities, making it an important consideration for planning applications in Greater Manchester.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Manchester
- Parliamentary constituency: Manchester Withington
- LSOA: Manchester 038A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East Didsbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East 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 East Didsbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
42 planning applications found near East Didsbury.
- - 769 Burnage Lane Heaton Mersey Stockport M19 1RW
Ground floor rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 10 Marton Avenue Manchester M20 5LN
Erection of part single, part two-storey side extension, single-storey rear extension and installation of rear dormer and porch extension to the front elevation following removal of existing garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 1 Bempton Drive Manchester M20 2WD
Installation of an electric vehicle charging point at the rear of the existing driveway.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 7 Brayton Avenue Manchester M20 5LP
Erection of part single-storey, part two-storey front extension and single-storey side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Land Junction Of Parrs Wood Lane Kingsway Manchester
Discharge of Condition 3 (highways works) attached to Planning Permission 133746/FO/2022.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 66 Ladysmith Road Manchester M20 6HL
Erection of a two-storey rear extension together within the installation of a rear roof dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Land Junction Of Parrs Wood Lane Kingsway Manchester
Discharge of Condition 10 (construction management plan) attached to Planning Permission 133746/FO/2022.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 464 Parrs Wood Road Manchester M20 5QQ
Erection of single-storey rear extension and construction of hip to gable roof extension with associated rear dormer extension and solar panels to the front elevation roof including elevational altera
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 13 Wingate Drive Manchester M20 2RT
Erection of first floor rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Didsbury Road Heaton Mersey Stockport SK4 3AG
The removal of 3no. Antennas, to be replaced with 3no. Antennas. The replacement of 1no. Cabinet. Development Ancillary works thereto.
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Cedar House 2 Lakenheath Close Manchester M20 2XB
Works to trees - proposed felling G1 hawthorn & beech; pruning T3 beech tree, T5 lime tree and T2 Pine tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 12 Saddlewood Avenue Manchester M19 1QN
Erection of single-storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Land Junction Of Parrs Wood Lane Kingsway Manchester
Discharge of Condition 13 (Drainage) attached to Planning Permission 133746/FO/2022 (allowed on appeal - APP/B4215/W/23/3314646).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-31
View full details - - Land Junction Of Parrs Wood Lane Kingsway Manchester
Discharge of Condition 8 (contaminated land) attached to Planning Permission 133746/FO/2022 (allowed on appeal - APP/B4215/W/23/3314646).
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Land Junction Of Parrs Wood Lane Kingsway Manchester
Discharge of Condition 11 (Acoustic Insulation) attached to Planning Permission 133746/FO/2022 (allowed on appeal - APP/B4215/W/23/3314646).
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Land Junction Of Parrs Wood Lane Kingsway Manchester
Discharge of Condition 19 (Local Labour Proposal) attached to Planning Permission 133746/FO/2022 (allowed on appeal - APP/B4215/W/23/3314646).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Parrs Wood High School, Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 5PG
Variation of Condition 2 attached to Planning Permission 136137/FO/2023 to allow for amendments to the siting and design of the previously approved fencing.
Status: Permitted | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 42 Lynnwood Road Manchester M19 1RJ
Erection of single-storey rear extension following demolition of conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road Manchester M20 5PG
Variation of Condition 2 attached to Planning Permission 136137/FO/2023 to allow for amendments to the siting and design of the previously approved fencing.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 21 Brayton Avenue Manchester M20 5LP
Erection of part single-storey, part two-storey side and rear extension and front extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-22
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A brief summary of East Didsbury in Greater Manchester
East Didsbury is a vibrant suburb located on the north bank of the River Mersey, approximately 5 miles south of Manchester city centre. With a population of 26,788 recorded in the 2011 census, this area is notable for its residential character and community amenities, making it an important consideration for planning applications in Greater Manchester.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes East Didsbury a particularly low-crime area.
East Didsbury has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: Blackburn Park, Didsbury, Heaton Mersey, Old Broadway, Withington, Cheadle Village, Mauldeth Road, 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, East 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 East Didsbury
In the last 24 months, 142 planning applications were submitted near East Didsbury. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near East Didsbury.
At 65 days on average, decisions near East Didsbury slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near East Didsbury were full planning applications (70), discharge of conditions (22), outline applications (17). Full planning applications account for 49% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 84 applications
- Refused: 11 applications
- Withdrawn: 7 applications
- Awaiting decision: 40 applications
Nearby Towns
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- Heaton Moor planning applications
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