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Planning in Fern Bank

Approved
85%
33 of 38 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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About Fern Bank

Fern Bank is a settlement located in Greater Manchester, England.

Property prices in Fern Bank show an average sale price of £234,491, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Fern Bank area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Fern Bank a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Fern Bank 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Fern Bank, 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, 48 planning applications were submitted near Fern Bank. Of these, 85% 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 Fern Bank?
In the last 24 months, 48 planning applications were submitted near Fern Bank. The approval rate is 85%.
How long do planning decisions take near Fern Bank?
The average planning decision time near Fern Bank 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 Fern Bank?
The planning approval rate near Fern Bank is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Fern Bank?
The most common type of planning application near Fern Bank is tree works applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Fern Bank?
You can search and track planning applications near Fern Bank on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.