Harpurhey, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Harpurhey, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
Planning applications in Harpurhey are administered by Manchester City Council. View the full Manchester City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Harpurhey
Harpurhey is an inner-city suburb located 2.3 miles northeast of Manchester city centre, previously part of Lancashire. As of the 2011 census, it has a population of 17,652, making it a notable area for those interested in planning applications and urban development within Greater Manchester.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Manchester
- Parliamentary constituency: Blackley and Middleton South
- LSOA: Manchester 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Harpurhey.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Harpurhey.
- 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 Harpurhey based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Harpurhey.
- - 3 Lowton Avenue Manchester M9 4LH
Use of a dwellinghouse (Class C3a) as a Children's Care Home (Class C2) for up to one young person (aged between 6 and 17 years old) with three live-in carers working on a rota basis.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Moston MOT Centre 3 Gill Street Manchester M9 4HA
Installation of a shutter on the front the elevation and boundary treatment to install a metal gate.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Moston Lane Community Primary School Moston Lane Manchester M9 4HH
Discharge of Condition 3 (Materials) from Planning Approval 142651/VO/2025.
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Land Between Simister Street And Jonas Street Princedom Street Manchester
Discharge of Condition 14b (EV Charging) attached to Planning Permission 143402/JO/2025.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Land Between Simister Street And Jonas Street Princedom Street Manchester
Non-material amendment to Planning Permission 143402/JO/2025 to alter the location of the EVC points
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Land Between Simister Street, Jonas Street And Princedom Street Manchester
Discharge of Conditions 12b (acoustics) and 21 (secure by design) attached to Planning Permission 143402/JO/2025.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - Land Between Simister Street And Jonas Street Princedom Street Manchester
Discharge of Conditions 13b (ground conditions) and 14b (EVC) attached to Planning Permission referenced 143402/JO/2025.
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Unit 5 Harpurhey Retail Market Harpuhey Shopping Centre Lee Road Manchester M9 4DH
Advertisement consent for the display of: internally illuminated fascia sign, internally illuminated projecting hanging sign, internally illuminated ATM signage, and internally illuminated window disp
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - Footpath Outside 289 Moston Lane Manchester M40 9WJ
Two digital 75 inch LCD display screen, one on each side of the Street Hub unit
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - 1 Norman Road West Manchester M9 4NE
Erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - Harpurhey Sure Start Children Centre Upper Conran Street Manchester M9 4DA
Discharge of condition 3 (materials) attached to planning permission ref: 138955/FO/2024
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - 24 Amos Street Manchester M9 4WL
Erection of a two storey side extension to form additional living accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2024-11-04
View full details - - Land Between Simister Street And Jonas Street Princedom Street Manchester
Discharge of Conditions 7 (Highways Works) and 11 (Drainage) attached to planning permission 137764/FO/2023
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - 81 Ashley Lane Manchester M9 4NU
Discharge of condition 6 (gas membrane) attached to planning permission referenced 139043/FH/2024
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - Former Manchester College (Moston Campus) Ashley Lane Manchester M9 4WU
Discharge of conditions 19b (external plant), 21 (lighting), 24 (cycles) and 37 (solar panels) attached to planning permission referenced 137342/JO/2023
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2023-09-19
View full details - - Land Between Simister Street And Jonas Street Princedom Street Manchester M9 4JL
Erection of 22 x 2 storey houses (Class C3) with associated car parking, landscaping and boundary treatment on land to the North and South of Princedom Street.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2023-08-04
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A brief summary of Harpurhey in Greater Manchester
Harpurhey is an inner-city suburb located 2.3 miles northeast of Manchester city centre, previously part of Lancashire. As of the 2011 census, it has a population of 17,652, making it a notable area for those interested in planning applications and urban development within Greater Manchester.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Harpurhey a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Harpurhey includes 2 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 Harpurhey
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Harpurhey. Of these, 70% 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 Harpurhey.
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 Harpurhey were discharge of conditions (17), full planning applications (11), outline applications (5).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 0 were dismissed.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 6 applications
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