Greave, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Greave, Greater Manchester.
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Planning applications in Greave are administered by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Greave
Greave, located in Greater Manchester, is a residential area known for its close-knit community and accessibility to nearby urban amenities. As planning applications in the area continue to evolve, potential developers and homeowners should note its strategic location and the demand for housing and local services. The area's character is shaped by its historical roots and ongoing development, making it an interesting focus for planning initiatives.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £306,120 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stockport
- Parliamentary constituency: Hazel Grove
- LSOA: Stockport 009C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Greave.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Greave.
- 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 Greave based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
31 planning applications found near Greave.
- - 2 Willow Mead Romiley Stockport SK6 4GA
T1 Beech on grassed area Fell to ground level as died. TPO 233E.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - 58 High Meadows Romiley Stockport SK6 4QE
Single storey extension to the side elevation including alterations to the existing conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - DC/099358 · Received: Tue 16 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 16 Jun 2026 - 58 High Meadows Romiley Stockport SK6 4QE
Single storey extension to the side elevation including alterations to the existing conservatory
Status: Undecided | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-06-16 - DC/099358 - 58 High Meadows Romiley Stockport SK6 4QE
Single storey extension to the side elevation including alterations to the existing conservatory
Status: Undecided | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-06-16 - - 20 Pinfold Lane Romiley Stockport SK6 4NP
The proposed works seek to manage the trees in a proportionate and sympathetic manner whilst retaining its the amenity value and prominence. In current form the lateral growth interferes with the buil
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - DC/099283 · Received: Thu 11 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 11 Jun 2026 - 20 Pinfold Lane Romiley Stockport SK6 4NP
The proposed works seek to manage the trees in a proportionate and sympathetic manner whilst retaining its the amenity value and prominence. In current form the lateral growth interferes with the buil
Status: Undecided | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-06-11 - DC/099283 - 20 Pinfold Lane Romiley Stockport SK6 4NP
The proposed works seek to manage the trees in a proportionate and sympathetic manner whilst retaining its the amenity value and prominence. In current form the lateral growth interferes with the buil
Status: Undecided | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-06-11 - - 20 Pinfold Lane Romiley Stockport SK6 4NP
T18 to be taken down and a similar tree planted within the area. This is due to a structural lean towards the house and concerns regarding stability. T 20 to be taken down and a similar tree planted w
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 44 Sandy Lane Romiley Stockport SK6 4NH
6. Hawthorn & Holly group. Fell the Hawthorn to ground level including the dead stem at the rear. Reason. Hawthorn, ivy clad and leaning towards the building. 7. Lime Remove epicormic growth at base,
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 28 Oxford Drive Woodley Stockport SK6 1HU
Proposed loft conversion to include front and rear roof lights, plus second floor side elevation window
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 46 High Meadows Romiley Stockport SK6 4QF
Non-material amendment to DC/090938 - Change of the orientation to the veranda stairs. Timber handrail added to the original all glass design. No change to size or height etc.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 4A Hill Top Romiley Stockport SK6 4AY
Proposed front elevation canopy roof with timber support post and low level timber planter walls to form perimeter of front garden infront of 4A Hill Top
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 4A Hill Top Romiley Stockport SK6 4AY
Discharge of condtion 2 (car parking area details), 3 (cycle parking), 4 (passing place detail), 5 (Hill Top surfacing details), 6 (waste storage), 8 (ecological enhancements) and 9 (external material
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 9 Highcroft Road Romiley Stockport SK6 4PS
New single storey rear extension and raised walkway/patio
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 26 Rushyfield Crescent Romiley Stockport SK6 4LG
Replacement of conservatory with single storey extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 20 Pinfold Lane Romiley Stockport SK6 4NP
Extensions and alterations to refurbish existing dwelling comprising side extensions, extension to front elevations, extension to rear elevation including balconies and dormer extension, alterations t
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 1 Barnfield Avenue Romiley Stockport SK6 4LF
Single storey rear extension and first floor modifications including raised walls and replacement roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 17 Far Ridings Romiley Stockport SK6 4NN
Proposed first floor side extension above existing ground floor side extension and new roof to existing single-storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 8 Aysgarth Avenue Romiley Stockport SK6 4PX
Retrospective application to enlarge raised rear patio area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Opposite 2 Pinfold Lane Romiley Stockport SK6 4NP
Netomnia plans to expand the Openreach PIA For Romiley WP01
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-09-08
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A brief summary of Greave in Greater Manchester
Greave, located in Greater Manchester, is a residential area known for its close-knit community and accessibility to nearby urban amenities. As planning applications in the area continue to evolve, potential developers and homeowners should note its strategic location and the demand for housing and local services. The area's character is shaped by its historical roots and ongoing development, making it an interesting focus for planning initiatives.
Property prices in Greave show an average sale price of £306,120, 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 Greave a particularly low-crime area.
Greave has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Church Lane, Romiley, Barlow Fold, Romiley, Hatherlow, Peak Forest Canal, Greave Fold, Romiley, Chadkirk. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Greave includes 8 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Greave
In the last 24 months, 66 planning applications were submitted near Greave. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 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 Greave.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Greave slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Greave were full planning applications (27), tree works (16), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 58 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 16 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 45 applications
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