Godley, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Godley, Greater Manchester.
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About Godley
Godley is a suburb located to the east of Hyde town centre in Greater Manchester, England. This residential area is integral to the wider community, making it a relevant consideration for those researching planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £234,119 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tameside
- Parliamentary constituency: Stalybridge and Hyde
- LSOA: Tameside 020C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Godley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Godley.
- 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 Godley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Godley.
- - Former Abc Waxworks Clarendon Road Hyde Tameside SK14 2JX
Full discharge of Condition 3 (Materials), Condition 16 (Full Phasing Plan), Condition 19 (Lighting Strategy), Condition 23 (EV Charging Strategy), Condition 25 (Landscape and Ecological Management Pl
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tameside | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - The Sunflower Childrens Centre Victoria Street Hyde Tameside SK14 4AA
Proposed erection of single-storey side and rear extensions on nursery building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tameside | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Church Of St John The Baptist High Street Hyde Tameside SK14 2PU
Change of use of the existing church (use class F1(f)) to a heritage skills centre, which is a provision of education (use class F1(a)).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tameside | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Footpath Outside Morrisons Mottram Road Hyde Tameside SK14 2NN
Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tameside | Date: 2024-12-24
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A brief summary of Godley in Greater Manchester
Godley is a suburb located to the east of Hyde town centre in Greater Manchester, England. This residential area is integral to the wider community, making it a relevant consideration for those researching planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Godley show an average sale price of £234,119, 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 Godley a particularly low-crime area.
Godley has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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, Godley 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 Godley
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Godley. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 Godley.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Godley were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (9), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 9 medium-scale applications, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 17 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 10 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.