Mellor, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mellor, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
Planning applications in Mellor are administered by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Mellor
Mellor is a picturesque village located in the Stockport district of Greater Manchester, England. Nestled between Marple Bridge and New Mills in Derbyshire, it offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an area of interest for planning applications and development within the region.
Population: 2,394
District: Stockport
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £306,120 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stockport
- Parliamentary constituency: Hazel Grove
- LSOA: Stockport 029C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mellor.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mellor.
- 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 Mellor based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Mellor.
- - 116 Longhurst Lane Mellor Stockport SK6 5PG
Proposed single-storey rear extension and garage conversion (part-retrospective).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Opp 92 Longhurst Lane Mellor Stockport SK6 5PG
Please see attached plan. TPO 325E, TPO 12E.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 263 Longhurst Lane Mellor Stockport SK6 5PW
Proposed conversion of hipped roof to gable end, provision of rooflights to front elevation & construction of dormer to rear elevation to facilitate provision of habitable rooms in roof space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 25 Townscliffe Lane Marple Bridge Stockport SK6 5AW
Removal of existing conservatory and garage. Construction of single storey rear infill extension, rear extension and side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - 30 Townscliffe Lane Marple Bridge Stockport SK6 5AP
Demolition of existing rear extension and conservatory and replacement with new single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 217 Longhurst Lane Mellor Stockport SK6 5PN
Cedar, approx. 1m east of the south-western corner , 2m from the road boundary. Advised by an Arborist to fell to ground level/grinding of stump. Will plant replacement tree. During storms, several br
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - Knowle Farm Knowle Road Mellor Stockport SK6 5PL
Single storey extension to the side, along with a new entrance to the front.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - 93 Longhurst Lane Mellor Stockport SK6 5PG
T1 - Sycamore - Crown lift up to 5 m to prevent encroaching on to the garden. T2 - Ash - Remove two lower large limbs to prevent encroaching on to the garden. T3 - Sycamore - Crown reduce by up to 1 -
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stockport | Date: 2023-03-30
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A brief summary of Mellor in Greater Manchester
Mellor is a picturesque village located in the Stockport district of Greater Manchester, England. Nestled between Marple Bridge and New Mills in Derbyshire, it offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an area of interest for planning applications and development within the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,394. It sits within the Stockport district.
Property prices in Mellor show an average sale price of £306,120, 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 Mellor a particularly low-crime area.
Mellor has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Brook Bottom, Mellor and Moorend, Peak Forest Canal, Marple Bridge, Mill Brow. 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 Mellor includes 12 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, Mellor 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 Mellor
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Mellor. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Mellor may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Mellor were full planning applications (12), tree works (9), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Mill Brow planning applications
- The Banks planning applications
- Marple Bridge planning applications
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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.