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14 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Longsight · updated daily · Manchester City Council

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Planning in Longsight

Approved
79%
44 of 54 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Longsight in the last 24 months, from Manchester City Council's planning register.

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Around Longsight

Postcode districts

M12 57 applications in the last 12 monthsM13 83 applications in the last 12 monthsM14 124 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Manchester City Council

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About Longsight

Longsight is an inner city area located approximately 3 miles south of Manchester city centre, bordered by Ardwick and West Gorton to the north and east, Levenshulme to the south, and Chorlton-on-Medlock, Victoria Park, and Fallowfield to the west. Once part of Lancashire, Longsight had a population of 15,429 as recorded in the 2011 census, making it a vibrant community with potential for various planning applications.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Longsight 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 (May 2026). This makes Longsight 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, Longsight 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 Longsight, 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, 83 planning applications were submitted near Longsight. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (26), full planning applications (20), outline applications (6).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Longsight?
In the last 24 months, 83 planning applications were submitted near Longsight. The approval rate is 79%.
How long do planning decisions take near Longsight?
The average planning decision time near Longsight is 51 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 Longsight?
The planning approval rate near Longsight is 79%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Longsight?
The most common type of planning application near Longsight is discharge of conditions, with 26 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Longsight?
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