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Planning in Heaton Norris

Approved
92%
195 of 210 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

Decided by Stockport Metropolitan Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Heaton Norris

Postcode districts

SK4 350 applications in the last 12 monthsSK1 135 applications in the last 12 monthsSK3 161 applications in the last 12 monthsSK2 167 applications in the last 12 monthsSK5 88 applications in the last 12 monthsSK6 425 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 Norris

Heaton Norris is a suburb in the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, Greater Manchester, and is part of the Four Heatons, alongside Heaton Chapel, Heaton Mersey, and Heaton Moor. Once part of Lancashire, Heaton Norris was incorporated into the County Borough of Stockport in 1835, with its neighbouring areas following in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The suburb offers a range of planning opportunities and is well-connected to surrounding regions, making it a key area for development within Stockport.

Property prices in Heaton Norris 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 Norris 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 Norris 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 Norris 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 Norris, 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, 330 planning applications were submitted near Heaton Norris. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (89), discharge of conditions (62), telecoms (30). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Heaton Norris?
In the last 24 months, 330 planning applications were submitted near Heaton Norris. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Heaton Norris?
The average planning decision time near Heaton Norris is 59 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 Norris?
The planning approval rate near Heaton Norris is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Heaton Norris?
The most common type of planning application near Heaton Norris is full planning applications, with 89 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Heaton Norris?
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