Marple Bridge, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Marple Bridge, Greater Manchester.
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About Marple Bridge
Marple Bridge, located within the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport in Greater Manchester, is a picturesque district of Marple, defined by the scenic River Goyt that flows through its centre. This charming area shares boundaries with several localities including Mellor, Compstall, and New Mills. Notably, the parish church of St. Thomas, situated on elevated ground, offers stunning views over Greater Manchester and Cheshire, making Marple Bridge an attractive spot for potential planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Stockport
- Parliamentary constituency: Hazel Grove
- LSOA: Stockport 010C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Marple Bridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Marple Bridge.
- 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 Marple Bridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Marple Bridge.
- - 2 Town Fold Marple Bridge Stockport SK6 5BT
(T1 Protected Sycamore - felled many years before arrival of current owners). Proposed work: T2 Triple-stemmed Sycamore (basal issues with fungal infection and included bark unions with no prudent ret
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 19 Lower Fold Marple Bridge Stockport SK6 5DX
They are ash trees. Both need to be removed as they are suffering from ash dieback. If left too long they will not be climbable and this will be extremely expensive to then remove due to the additiona
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 1 Bonington Rise Marple Bridge Stockport SK6 5DW
There is an area of the property garden next to the roadside (on the left as looking at the property form the road) which is basicly wasteland being grown into a kitchen garden. This application propo
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 51 Longhurst Lane Marple Bridge Stockport SK6 5AH
Proposed double storey side + rear extension, single storey rear extension, larger front dormer and new rear dormers and associated window alterations,
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 8 Hollins Lane Marple Bridge Stockport SK6 5BB
Proposed construction of a front dormer, installation of a rooflight to the front roof slope, insertion of a window to the side elevation, replacement of cladding to existing dormers with vertical roo
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 37 Brabyns Brow Marple Bridge Stockport SK6 5DT
Ash. Circled in Yellow on the plan provided. Fell as in decline. HAR/CA20.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 2 Town Fold Marple Bridge Stockport SK6 5BT
Proposed tree work: (see sketch) Fell overgrown Cypress - Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 7 and overgrown Holly - Item 6 Above t allow for replacement with more appropriate planting. HAR/CA20, TPO 203E.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 10 Cottam Crescent Marple Bridge Stockport SK6 5BJ
Proposed external house render from brick to rendered finish on all evelvations with assosciated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Midland Hotel 26 Brabyns Brow Marple Bridge Stockport SK6 5DT
Display of 1 no. illuminated post sign, 3 no. illuminated house name signs, 1 no. illuminated directional sign and 1 no. non-illuminated directional sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 8 Brabyns Brow Marple Stockport SK6 7DA
Conversion of Roof Space to Bedrooms with new flat roof side dormer and feature gables plus rear balcony area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - Brabyns Park, Brabyns Lawn Tennis Club Brabyns Brow Marple Bridge Stockport SK6 7DA
Reposition 1no. Tennis court and construct 2no. Padel tennis court, with sound suppressing Perspex walls, set within the existing chain-link fencing. It is proposed to install 14no. Floodlights (Phili
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Lea Cottage 18 Low Lea Road Marple Bridge Stockport SK6 5AB
Conservation area: Marple Bridge. T1 Ash, LHS of garden, fell to first main union, early stages of ash die back, Reasoning for work to eliminate future risk if ash die back is detrimental. HAR/CA20.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - Vine House 22 Hollins Lane Marple Bridge Stockport SK6 5BB
Single storey extension to side and rear. Build dormer with window to rear at first floor level. Internal changes to first floor.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - 4 Sebastian Close Marple Bridge Stockport SK6 5GB
G1- mixed species lift lower growth that overhangs the property to the height of previous lifting. T1 cedar- reduce gently 1m max to keep as a small tree. T2 lime- remove epicormic from stem. And redu
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Lockside Mill St Martins Road Marple Stockport SK6 7BZ
Installation of Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus (Notification of Permitted Development).
Status: Rejected | Type: Telecoms | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 46 Glossop Road Marple Bridge Stockport SK6 5EL
Proposed single-storey rear extension (i) The projection of the proposed extension beyond the rear wall of the original house is 6.20 (ii) The maximum height of the proposed extension is 2.90 (iii) Th
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-05-05
View full details - - 111 Station Road Marple Stockport SK6 6PA
Lime tree - Crown reduce by 1-3 meters, crown lift up to 3 meters and up to 20% crown thin to maintain size and health of the tree HAR/CA25
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stockport | Date: 2024-08-26
View full details - - 3 Clement Road Marple Bridge Stockport SK6 5AF
Proposed single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - 21 Bonington Rise Marple Bridge Stockport SK6 5DW
Discharge of condition 3 of planning permission DC/091346
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockport | Date: 2024-04-26
View full details - - Marple Lock 7 Peak Forest Canal Stockport
Discharge of conditions 2 and 3 (i-v) of Listed Building Consent DC/090169
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockport | Date: 2024-02-23
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A brief summary of Marple Bridge in Greater Manchester
Marple Bridge, located within the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport in Greater Manchester, is a picturesque district of Marple, defined by the scenic River Goyt that flows through its centre. This charming area shares boundaries with several localities including Mellor, Compstall, and New Mills. Notably, the parish church of St. Thomas, situated on elevated ground, offers stunning views over Greater Manchester and Cheshire, making Marple Bridge an attractive spot for potential planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Marple Bridge a particularly low-crime area.
Marple Bridge has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: All Saints', Marple, Compstall, Station Road and Winnington Road, Marple, Macclesfield Canal, Peak Forest Canal, Marple Bridge. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Marple Bridge includes 13 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Marple Bridge 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.
Planning Activity in Marple Bridge
In the last 24 months, 60 planning applications were submitted near Marple Bridge. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Marple Bridge may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Marple Bridge were full planning applications (28), tree works (14), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 26 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 33 applications
Nearby Towns
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.