Matley, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Matley, Greater Manchester.
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About Matley
Matley, located in Tameside, Greater Manchester, is a semi-rural area with a rich history. Once a civil parish in Cheshire from 1866 until its dissolution in 1936, Matley was subsequently divided among the nearby towns of Dukinfield, Hyde, Longdendale, and Stalybridge. This blend of historical significance and contemporary development makes Matley an interesting area for planning applications and local projects.
District: Tameside
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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 003D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Matley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Matley.
- 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 Matley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Matley.
- - Dewsnap Equestrian Centre Dewsnap Lane Mottram Tameside SK14 6LR
Full discharge of Condition 5 (CLS2A Contaminated Land Screening Form) and Condition 6 (Materials) of planning reference 24/01079/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tameside | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - Troutbeck 2 Roe Cross Farm Old Road Mottram Tameside SK14 6LW
Discharge of condition 4 (pointing inspection) of planning permission 24/00121/LBC.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tameside | Date: 2024-08-21
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A brief summary of Matley in Greater Manchester
Matley, located in Tameside, Greater Manchester, is a semi-rural area with a rich history. Once a civil parish in Cheshire from 1866 until its dissolution in 1936, Matley was subsequently divided among the nearby towns of Dukinfield, Hyde, Longdendale, and Stalybridge. This blend of historical significance and contemporary development makes Matley an interesting area for planning applications and local projects. It sits within the Tameside district.
Property prices in Matley 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 Matley a particularly low-crime area.
Matley 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 Matley includes 2 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, Matley 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 Matley
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Matley. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 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 Matley.
The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Matley were discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2), tree works (2).
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.