Heaton Mersey, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Heaton Mersey, Greater Manchester.
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Planning applications in Heaton Mersey are administered by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Heaton Mersey
Heaton Mersey is a suburb located on the north-western edge of Stockport, Greater Manchester, neighboring the areas of Didsbury and Burnage within the City of Manchester. This strategic position makes it a key area for planning applications, as it benefits from both local amenities and easy access to Manchester's urban hub.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Stockport
- Parliamentary constituency: Stockport
- LSOA: Stockport 013E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Heaton Mersey.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Heaton Mersey.
- 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 Heaton Mersey based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
25 planning applications found near Heaton Mersey.
- - North Lynwood 57B Mersey Road Heaton Mersey Stockport SK4 3DJ
T1 Beech tree Reduce crown by 2.5 metres plus crown lift to 5 metres in order to gain more light. HAR/CA21, TPO 411W.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - 25 Priestnall Road Heaton Mersey Stockport SK4 3HR
Proposed work Proposed work to remove T3 from rear of 25 Priestnall Road Reason for proposed work: > T3 has tree has outgrown its environment to the extent that it is beginning to create severe, conti
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 50 Mersey Road Heaton Mersey Stockport SK4 3DJ
Lime tree, reduce hight by 1.5 - 2m to previous reduction points Birch tree, reduce hight by 1.5 - 2m to previous reduction points Sycamore, remove dead wood over 40mm. HAR/CA21, TPO 411W.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 54 Mersey Road Heaton Mersey Stockport SK4 3DJ
Remove large limb and second limb over road to reduce risk of failure and rebalance the tree. HAR/CA21, TPO 411W.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 2 Beaminster Close Heaton Moor Stockport SK4 3HX
Conversion of existing garage into a habitable room with new window and front facing skylight, installation of new cladding to the front elevation, and change of finish to existing window and door fra
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 5 Churwell Avenue Heaton Moor Stockport SK4 3QE
T1 Poplar, Boundary line of Cornerways rear LHS Fell to ground level, very close to house at rear (5 Churwell Ave) and aspect of light. HAR/CA21, TPO 397W.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 42 Lavister Avenue Manchester M19 1RT
Erection of first-floor side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 25 Priestnall Road Heaton Mersey Stockport SK4 3HR
T1: Lime. Remove. See ARBORICULTURAL TECHNICAL NOTE. Reference: 2810_ATN.01 T2: Lime. Remove. ARBORICULTURAL TECHNICAL NOTE. Reference: 2810_ATN.01 Mr Hunter is happy to replant with 2 UK native trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 53 Priestnall Road Heaton Mersey Stockport SK4 3DL
A. Trim large Sycamore by 1/3. B. Remove smaller Sycamore. C. Retain smaller Fir. HAR/CA21.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 17 Ingram Drive Heaton Mersey Stockport SK4 3RH
Single storey rear extension, with new party wall astride the boundary.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 12 14 Priestnall Court Priestnall Road Heaton Mersey Stockport Stockport SK4 3HR
T1 lime tree - proposal to reduce back all overhanging branches to previous cuts (back inline with boundary fence). Branches are currently overhanging roof. T2 Beech tree - proposal to reduce overhang
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 702 Burnage Lane Manchester M19 1NA
Installation of timber canopy to rear yard.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - J/W 120 KINGSLEIGH ROAD AND BRASSINGTON ROAD Heaton Moor Stockport SK4 3PG
Virgin Media O2 intends to install 1x feeding chamber
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-09-07
View full details - - Outside 31 Kingsleigh Road Heaton Moor Stockport SK4 3PP
Virgin Media O2 intends to install feeding chamber
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-09-07
View full details - - 113 Kingsleigh Road Heaton Moor Stockport SK4 3PH
Virgin Media intends to install 1x feeding chamber
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-09-07
View full details - - 27 Barcicroft Road Manchester M19 1SG
Prior notification of proposed larger home extension projecting 5.05m to the rear with a maximum height of 3.2m and a height at eaves of 3.2m.
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 18 Whitehurst Road Heaton Moor Stockport SK4 3NZ
Demolition of existing outrigger and construction of new single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 26 Greenacres Drive Manchester M19 1SB
Erection of part single, part two storey rear and side extension to form additional living accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - 11 Ingram Drive Heaton Mersey Stockport SK4 3RH
Single storey rear extension and garage conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2024-08-26
View full details - - 11 Allerdean Walk Heaton Moor Stockport SK4 3RP
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate re: use of a (3a) dwelling as a children's home for up to three children, with up to three carers, two sleeping overnight working on a rota basis.(C2)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Stockport | Date: 2024-05-10
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A brief summary of Heaton Mersey in Greater Manchester
Heaton Mersey is a suburb located on the north-western edge of Stockport, Greater Manchester, neighboring the areas of Didsbury and Burnage within the City of Manchester. This strategic position makes it a key area for planning applications, as it benefits from both local amenities and easy access to Manchester's urban hub.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Heaton Mersey a particularly low-crime area.
Heaton Mersey has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Heaton Mersey, Heaton Moor, Mauldeth Road. 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, Heaton Mersey 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 Heaton Mersey
In the last 24 months, 113 planning applications were submitted near Heaton Mersey. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Heaton Mersey maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Heaton Mersey were full planning applications (49), tree works (36), outline applications (8). Full planning applications account for 43% 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, 106 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 41 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 65 applications
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