How long do planning decisions take near Heyheads?

The average planning decision time near Heyheads is 33 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 Heyheads?

The planning approval rate near Heyheads is 60%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Heyheads?

The most common type of planning application near Heyheads is outline applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Heyheads?

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Heyheads, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Heyheads, Greater Manchester.

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Planning applications in Heyheads are administered by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Heyheads

Heyheads is the easternmost area of Stalybridge in Greater Manchester, notable for its historical significance, including the Grade II listed Moorgate Farmhouse, which dates back to the 16th century. The area features boundary cottages that signify the division between Stalybridge and Mossley, as well as the historic line between Cheshire and Lancashire. Modern housing developments emerged along Huddersfield Road in the 1970s, with additional estates constructed near Moorgate in the 1990s, reflecting the area's evolution and ongoing development potential.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £228,915 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Tameside
Parliamentary constituency: Stalybridge and Hyde
LSOA: Tameside 008B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Heyheads.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Heyheads.

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 Heyheads based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Heyheads.

- 95 Richmond Crescent Mossley Tameside OL5 9LQ
Single storey rear extension. The length of the extension from the rear of the original house 4.05m. Maximum height of the extension 3.30m. Maximum height of eaves 3.00m.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Tameside | Date: 2026-03-23
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- Buckton Vale Primary School Swallow Lane Stalybridge Tameside SK15 3NU
Installation of 2.4m high fencing to the rear of Moorgate Road and Buckton Vale Road
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tameside | Date: 2025-11-25
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- 18 Cemetery Road Mossley Tameside OL5 9PQ
Outline application with all matters reserved for a new house to garden area of existing property
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tameside | Date: 2025-01-20
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- 12 Moorgate Cottages School Lane Carrbrook Stalybridge Tameside SK15 3NT
T1 + T2 Sycamore x2 - Crown reduce by 2m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tameside | Date: 2024-11-30
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- 12 Moorgate Cottages School Lane Carrbrook Stalybridge Tameside SK15 3NT
T1 + T2 Sycamore x2 are subject to TPO - A seperate TPO application would be required for these trees. T3 + G1 Fir + Birch x7 - Conservation area application/notice - Trees do not merit TPO, the counc
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tameside | Date: 2024-11-12
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- Moorgate Barn School Lane Carrbrook Stalybridge Tameside SK15 3NS
T1 Birch - Crown reduce by 30%
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tameside | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Heyheads in Greater Manchester

Property prices in Heyheads show an average sale price of £228,915, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Heyheads a particularly low-crime area.

Heyheads has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Heyheads includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Huddersfield Narrow Canal SSSI. 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 Heyheads

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Heyheads. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 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 Heyheads.

The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Heyheads were outline applications (4), tree works (4), amendments (2).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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