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Planning in Heaton Moor

Approved
94%
140 of 147 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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Around Heaton Moor

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About Heaton Moor

Heaton Moor is a charming suburb of Stockport, Greater Manchester, nestled among the Four Heatons and adjacent to Heaton Chapel, Heaton Norris, and Heaton Mersey. Characterized by its elegant Victorian homes constructed between 1852 and 1892, the area features picturesque tree-lined streets that reflect its agricultural heritage. This combination of historical architecture and natural beauty makes Heaton Moor a desirable location for planning applications.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Heaton Moor 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 Moor 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Heaton Moor, 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, 322 planning applications were submitted near Heaton Moor. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

The most common types were tree works (104), full planning applications (76), telecoms (20).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Heaton Moor?
In the last 24 months, 322 planning applications were submitted near Heaton Moor. The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near Heaton Moor?
The average planning decision time near Heaton Moor is 55 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 Moor?
The planning approval rate near Heaton Moor is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Heaton Moor?
The most common type of planning application near Heaton Moor is tree works applications, with 104 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Heaton Moor?
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