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Planning in Lower Bredbury

Approved
94%
17 of 18 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

Decided by Stockport Metropolitan Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Lower Bredbury

Postcode districts

SK6 425 applications in the last 12 monthsSK5 88 applications in the last 12 monthsSK1 135 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 Lower Bredbury

Lower Bredbury is a settlement located in Greater Manchester, England.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Lower Bredbury 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 Lower Bredbury a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Lower Bredbury has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lower Bredbury 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 Lower Bredbury, 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, 51 planning applications were submitted near Lower Bredbury. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (4), telecoms (4).

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

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Lower Bredbury?
In the last 24 months, 51 planning applications were submitted near Lower Bredbury. The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near Lower Bredbury?
The average planning decision time near Lower Bredbury 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 Lower Bredbury?
The planning approval rate near Lower Bredbury is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Lower Bredbury?
The most common type of planning application near Lower Bredbury is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Lower Bredbury?
You can search and track planning applications near Lower Bredbury on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.