Gorton, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gorton, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
About Gorton
Gorton is a vibrant area located in the south-east of Manchester, Greater Manchester, with a population of 36,055 as of the 2011 census. It is bordered by Levenshulme and Openshaw and is home to notable landmarks such as the Gorton Monastery, a striking 19th-century High Victorian Gothic building that was once a Franciscan friary. This rich historical backdrop provides context for potential planning applications and developments in the area.
Population: 36,055
District: Manchester
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Area Information
- Admin district: Manchester
- Parliamentary constituency: Gorton and Denton
- LSOA: Manchester 021E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gorton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gorton.
- 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 Gorton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Gorton.
- - Land At Chapman Street Manchester
Erection of two-storey development comprising 34 apartments for young persons accommodation (C3) including access and landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Land At Junction Of Cross Lane, Chapman Street And Roxburgh Manchester M18 8WA
Discharge of Conditions 10 (Noise), 19 (SBD) and 24 (External Equipment) attached to Planning Permission referenced 136203/FO/2023.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Land At The Junction Of Varey Street & Cross Lane Manchester M18 8WY
Discharge of Conditions 9 (drainage maintenance), 10 (noise), 11 (EVC), 19 (SBD) and 24 (external equipment) attached to Planning Permission referenced 139774/JO/2024.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Rogue Artists' Studios Cic (Former Varna Street Primary School) Barrass Street Openshaw Manchester M11 1WP
Listed Building Consent for the removal and rebuilding of section of retaining wall.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Land At Junction Of Brogan Street And Garlick Street Manchester
Discharge of Conditions 9 (Construction Management Plan), 11 (Noise Part A), 12 (Contaminated Land Part A), 14 (Level threshold), 16 (Cycle Store), 17 (Biodiversity) attached to Planning Permission 13
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Gorton Retail Market Garratt Way Manchester M18 8LD
Discharge of Condition 3 (Construction Management Plan) attached to planning permission 143786/VO/2025
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Hammerstone Road Depot Hammerstone Road Manchester M18 8EQ
Non material amendment to planning permission referenced 137572/JO/2023 to allow change to the wording of Condition 22 (landscaping) to reflect the developed hard and soft landscaping proposals undert
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-02-28
View full details - - Hammerstone Road Depot Hammerstone Road Manchester M18 8EQ
Discharge of condition 16 (external plant and equipment) attached to planning permission reference 137572/JO/2023
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - Gorton Retail Market Car Park Garratt Way Manchester M18 8LD
CITY COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT Conversion of part of existing car park into a new public square, with revised vehicular access arrangements to/from Garratt Way, and associated changes to retained car parkin
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Manchester | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - Hammerstone Road Depot Hammerstone Road Manchester M18 8EQ
Application to discharge condition 5 (Off-site Highway Works) attached to planning permission referenced 137572/JO/2023
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - 37 Williams Street Manchester M18 7AH
Use of a dwellinghouse (Class C3a) for a children's home (Class C2).
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Manchester | Date: 2023-08-18
View full details - - 13 Hinstock Crescent Manchester M18 8UU
Discharge of condition3 (materials) attached to planning permission referenced 134392/FH/2022
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2023-07-23
View full details - - 13 Hinstock Crescent Manchester M18 8UU
Discharge of condition 3 (materials) attached to planning permission referenced 134392/FH/2022
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2023-06-16
View full details - - 68 Cross Lane Manchester M18 8WY
Installation of access ramp to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2023-06-14
View full details - - Land At Junction Of Brogan Street And Garlick Street Manchester
Erection of 1 pair of two storey semi detached dwellinghouses (Class C3) incorporating rear roof dormer, together with associated landscaping and boundary treatment.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Gorton in Greater Manchester
Gorton is a vibrant area located in the south-east of Manchester, Greater Manchester, with a population of 36,055 as of the 2011 census. It is bordered by Levenshulme and Openshaw and is home to notable landmarks such as the Gorton Monastery, a striking 19th-century High Victorian Gothic building that was once a Franciscan friary. This rich historical backdrop provides context for potential planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 36,055. It sits within the Manchester district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Gorton a particularly low-crime area.
Gorton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Gore Brook Valley, Gorton. 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, Gorton 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 Gorton
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Gorton. Of these, 64% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 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 Gorton.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Gorton were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (13), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 34% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 36 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 16 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 13 applications
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