Gatley, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gatley, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · Town
About Gatley
Gatley is a vibrant suburb located within the Stockport area of Greater Manchester, England. Situated approximately 6 miles south of Manchester city centre and 4 miles west-south-west of Stockport, it offers convenient access to nearby towns and Manchester Airport, which is just 3 miles to the north-east. Its strategic location makes Gatley an attractive area for planning applications related to residential and commercial developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £396,859 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stockport
- Parliamentary constituency: Cheadle
- LSOA: Stockport 034A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gatley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gatley.
- 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 Gatley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
41 planning applications found near Gatley.
- - 32 Oakwood Avenue Gatley Stockport SK8 4LR
Lime Tree. Trim this as it's significantly overgrown. HAR/CA12, TPO 70W, TPO 248W .
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Homebeck House Gatley Green Gatley Stockport SK8 4NF
2 no. Carpinus Betulus reduce by 2 - 3m to nearest suitable growth points. Trees are identified by a white circle on the attached map. TPO 202W.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 187 Gatley Road Gatley Cheadle SK8 4BB
Application to discharge conditions: 2 (Material Schedule), 3 (Shop front details), 4 (rooflight details), 5 (repacement windows and doors), 6 (sound proofing), 10 (hours of operation) of Planning Per
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 2 Torkington Road Gatley Cheadle Stockport SK8 4PR
Proposed single storey rear extension. (i) The projection of the proposed extension beyond the rear wall of the original house is 8.00 metres (ii) The maximum height of the proposed extension is 4.00
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 29 Pendlebury Road Gatley SK8 4BU
Single storey front extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 8 Oakwood Avenue Gatley Cheadle Stockport SK8 4LR
Application for a non-material amendment of condition 1 of Planning Permission DC/096507
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 10 Cambridge Road Gatley Cheadle Stockport SK8 4AE
Single storey rear/side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 8 Oakwood Avenue Gatley Cheadle Stockport SK8 4LR
Application for a Non-Material Amendment of Planning Permission DC/096507
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 15 Heathfield Avenue Gatley Cheadle Stockport SK8 4PJ
Single storey side/rear extension, hip to gable + rear dormer roof extensions, garage conversion and front porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 2 Norwood Road Gatley Cheadle Stockport SK8 4AJ
Single storey front, side and rear extension including conversion of the existing garage to form part of the extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 7 Windsor Avenue Gatley Cheadle Stockport SK8 4DT
Proposed single-storey rear extension (i) The projection of the proposed extension beyond the rear wall of the original house is 4.05 (ii) The maximum height of the proposed extension is 3.22 (iii) Th
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 3 Mardale Drive Gatley Cheadle Stockport SK8 4AW
Retention of existing boundary treatment and platform to front of property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 4 Leyland Avenue Gatley Cheadle Stockport SK8 4AF
Demolition of existing garage and extended kitchen to the side, and construction of new single storey extension to the rear and side
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 13 Old Hall Road Gatley Cheadle Stockport SK8 4BE
Dear Stockport Council, I am writing to request permission to remove a deceased horse chestnut tree from our garden. We have been monitoring this tree closely for approximately two years, and it is no
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - 43 Hawthorn Road Gatley Cheadle Stockport SK8 4NB
Discharge of Conditions 1, 2, 3 and 4 of DC/090752 (part-demolition of the side garage and single-storey side and rear extension)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - 36 Pendlebury Road Gatley Cheadle SK8 4BH
Single storey rear extension and alterations to the fenestration
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - Outside Of 45 Altrincham Road Gatley Cheadle SK8 4EL
BT intends to install 1 x 9 meter wooden pole GAT_V23085
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - 21 Green Walk Gatley Cheadle Stockport SK8 4BN
Application to discharge condition 2 (external materials) of planning permission DC/095219
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-05-09
View full details - - 14 Braystan Gardens Gatley Cheadle Stockport SK8 4NU
Single storey rear and part side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-05-02
View full details - - 27 Springfield Road Gatley Cheadle Stockport SK8 4PE
Dormer loft conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-04-18
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A brief summary of Gatley in Greater Manchester
Gatley is a vibrant suburb located within the Stockport area of Greater Manchester, England. Situated approximately 6 miles south of Manchester city centre and 4 miles west-south-west of Stockport, it offers convenient access to nearby towns and Manchester Airport, which is just 3 miles to the north-east. Its strategic location makes Gatley an attractive area for planning applications related to residential and commercial developments.
Property prices in Gatley show an average sale price of £396,859, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Gatley a particularly low-crime area.
Gatley has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Gatley Village, Cheadle Village, Didsbury St James. 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, Gatley 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 Gatley
In the last 24 months, 66 planning applications were submitted near Gatley. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Gatley.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Gatley were full planning applications (37), telecoms (10), discharge of conditions (8). Full planning applications account for 56% 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: 38 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 23 applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.