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Planning in Heaton Chapel

Approved
93%
62 of 66 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Heaton Chapel in the last 24 months, from Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Heaton Chapel

Postcode districts

SK4 350 applications in the last 12 monthsM19 112 applications in the last 12 monthsSK5 88 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Heaton Chapel

Heaton Chapel is a vibrant area located in the northern part of Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. Nestled within the historic county of Lancashire, it shares borders with Levenshulme to the north, Heaton Moor to the west, Reddish and Heaton Norris to the east, and Heaton Mersey to the south. Together with its neighbouring districts, it forms the collective known as the Four Heatons, making it a significant focus for local planning applications and development initiatives.

Property prices in Heaton Chapel show an average sale price of £411,142, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Heaton Chapel area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (February 2026). This makes Heaton Chapel 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, Heaton Chapel 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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To comment on or object to a planning application near Heaton Chapel, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 189 planning applications were submitted near Heaton Chapel. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were tree works (57), full planning applications (29), discharge of conditions (12).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Heaton Chapel?
In the last 24 months, 189 planning applications were submitted near Heaton Chapel. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Heaton Chapel?
The average planning decision time near Heaton Chapel is 57 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Heaton Chapel?
The planning approval rate near Heaton Chapel is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Heaton Chapel?
The most common type of planning application near Heaton Chapel is tree works applications, with 57 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Heaton Chapel?
You can search and track planning applications near Heaton Chapel on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.