Mill Brow, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mill Brow, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
Planning applications in Mill Brow are administered by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £411,142 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stockport
- Parliamentary constituency: Hazel Grove
- LSOA: Stockport 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mill Brow.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mill Brow.
- 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 Mill Brow based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Mill Brow.
- - Greenhill Farm Hollyvale Marple Bridge Stockport SK6 5AS
Ash tree - Fell - Large cavity posing a risk to fail. The tree is on a public road. Images included. HAR/CA23.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 18 Leighton Drive Marple Bridge Stockport SK6 5BY
First floor side addition and single storey front extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 2 Oaklands Avenue Marple Bridge Stockport SK6 5DB
Property entrance relocated from side to front elevation. Bay windows to front elevations removed. Construction of single storey side and rear extensions, dormer loft conversions to the front and and
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 30 Ley Lane Marple Bridge Stockport SK6 5DD
Proposed new front pitched roof dormer with roof terrace, partial conversion of existing garage to create additional accommodation, improvements to existing driveway and patio area with new external s
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 90 Hollins Lane Marple Bridge Stockport SK6 5DA
Non-material amendment to DC/096230
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 27 Clement Road Marple Bridge Stockport SK6 5AG
Garage extension and changes to roof to incorporate an office room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 15 Pear Tree Farm Pear Tree Studio Mill Brow Marple Bridge Stockport SK6 5LL
Discharge of conditions 2 & 3 of DC/091538 & DC/091539
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 2 Mill Brow Marple Bridge Stockport SK6 5LL
Proposed First Floor Side Extension and Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2024-12-09
View full details - - Heathy Bank Cottage Townscliffe Lane Marple Bridge Stockport SK6 5AR
Non-material amendment to planning permission DC/086741
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Stockport | Date: 2023-03-21
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A brief summary of Mill Brow in Greater Manchester
Mill Brow is a settlement located in Greater Manchester, England.
Property prices in Mill Brow show an average sale price of £411,142, 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 Mill Brow a particularly low-crime area.
Mill Brow has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Compstall, 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 Mill Brow includes 11 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, Mill Brow 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 Mill Brow
In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Mill Brow. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Mill Brow may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Mill Brow were full planning applications (18), tree works (11), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 45% 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:
- Marple Bridge planning applications
- Lane Ends planning applications
- Mellor planning applications
- Compstall planning applications
- Ley Hey Park planning applications
- The Banks planning applications
- Cherry Tree planning applications
- Marple planning applications
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.