Search Gorton planning applications
10 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Gorton · updated daily · Manchester City Council
- CO-OP Academy Belle Vue, 450 Hyde Road, Manchester, M12 4BAAwaiting decisionErection of building to provide a new hall and 3 SEND classrooms, including an internal plant room and 1 padel court.Full planning permissionReceived 5 Nov 2026PLA-2026-001158
- 27 High Bank, Manchester, M18 8ULAwaiting decisionDischarge of Conditions 4 (Refuse Storage) and 5 (Bicycle Store) attached to planning permission 140558/FO/2024 as allowed by appeal reference APP/B4215/W/25/3362735Approval of details reserved by a conditionReceived 28 Oct 2026OTH-2026-002128
- 28 Blackwin Street, Manchester, M12 5LDAwaiting decisionErection of single storey side extension and part two storey rear extension.Householder planning permissionReceived 22 Oct 2026PLA-2026-001490
- 24 Kirkham Avenue Manchester M18 8WNAwaiting decisionPrior notification of proposed larger home extension projecting 3.9m to the rear with a maximum height of 3.7m and a height at eaves of 2.8m.Prior approval Part 1 Class A.1(ea): Larger home extensionReceived 9 Oct 2026NOT-2026-001675
- 12 Chisholm Street, Manchester, M11 2LERefusedChange of Use from Class C3 to Class C2 (supported housing).Full planning permissionReceived 7 Sep 2026Decided 29 Oct 2026PLA-2026-000962
Planning in Gorton
- Approved
- 74%
- 28 of 35 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Gorton in the last 24 months, from Manchester City Council's planning register.
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Around Gorton
Postcode districts
M18 46 applications in the last 12 monthsM11 70 applications in the last 12 monthsM12 57 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Manchester City Council
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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 36,055. It sits within the Manchester district.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Gorton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
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.
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In the last 24 months, 56 planning applications were submitted near Gorton. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (19), discharge of conditions (12), outline applications (7). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.