Moss Side, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Moss Side, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
Planning applications in Moss Side are administered by Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Moss Side
Moss Side is an inner-city area located 1.9 miles south of Manchester city centre, with a population of 20,745 as of the 2021 census. Bordered by Hulme to the north and Whalley Range to the south, it also shares boundaries with Chorlton-on-Medlock, Rusholme, and Fallowfield to the east, and Old Trafford to the west. This vibrant community may present various opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Trafford
- Parliamentary constituency: Stretford and Urmston
- LSOA: Trafford 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Moss Side.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Moss Side.
- 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 Moss Side based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
128 planning applications found near Moss Side.
- - 79 Bold Street Moss Side Manchester M16 7AB
Erection of a single-storey side extension to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - 8 Alexandra Road South Manchester M16 8ER
Installation of cabins to rear of site.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - 13 Nelson Court Old Trafford Manchester M15 5PQ
Retrospective application for change of use from a dwelling (Use Class C3) to house of multiple occupation (Use Class C4) including front porch and single storey rear extensions.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 2 Alness Road Manchester M16 8ET
Works to tree - proposed height reduction for one stem of a European Beech and a single silver birch growing towards the building itself, potential for a crown reduction and thinning of a very large v
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - Alexandra Park Housing Office 130 Alexandra Road Manchester M16 7WD
Change of use from Commercial, business and service (Class E) to 20 No. residential units for short stay homelessness accommodation (sui generis) involving erection of extension, external alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 184 Greame Street Manchester M16 7JP
Variation of Condition 2 (specified plans) attached to Planning Permission referenced 140855/FH/2024 to enable retention of single-storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Pavement At Sedgeborough Road Whalley Range Manchester M16 7FJ
Prior Approval application for the installation of 1no. smart metering antenna on proposed 12m streetworks pole with ancillary equipment.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 23 Mayfield Road Manchester M16 8FU
Works to tree - proposed removal of silver birch in the rear garden and replant.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Ground Floor Office 47 Sedgeborough Road Manchester M16 7EU
Discharge of Condtions 4a (Noise), 6 (Waste), 7 (Cycle Parking), 11 (Landscaping) and 12 (Boundary Treatment) attached to Planning Permission 142836/FO/2025.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 47 Sedgeborough Road Manchester M16 7EU
Erection of two-storey building comprising 2no. two-bedroom apartments (Use Class C3) with associated car parking, cycle storage and waste storage, together with reconfiguration of existing HMO and as
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 96-98 Claremont Road Manchester M14 4RR
Change of use from former off license (No.96) and former barbers (No.98) to adult training centre (use class F1).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 10 Deerpark Road Manchester M16 8FR
Erection of a 2.5 storey rear extension in association with the Change of Use of a single dwellinghouse to form 6no. one-bedroom apartments with associated car parking, bike and bin stores and landsca
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 19 Beresford Street Manchester M14 4SB
Use of the dwellinghouse (Use Class C3a) as a children's care home for up to two young people, with two live-in carers working on a rota basis (Use Class C2).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 16 Alness Road Manchester M16 8ET
Discharge of Condition 6 (Cycle and Bin Store) attached to planning permission 141415/FO/2024
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-11-27
View full details - - 7 Alness Road Manchester M16 8ET
Use of the basement as a self-contained apartment C3 use.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-11-13
View full details - - Ground Floor The Windrush Millenium Centre 70 Alexandra Road Manchester M16 7WD
Prior approval for installation of a roof mounted solar PV system
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-10-30
View full details - - 8 Alexandra Road South Manchester M16 8ER
Erection of 3 No. single storey cabin structures for educational purposes, finished in brick, tile and other materials to broadly match finishing materials of the existing school building.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 135 - 141 Withington Road Manchester M16 8EE
Discharge of Condition 6b (External Plant) attached to planning permission 142427/FO/2025.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 10 Deerpark Road Manchester M16 8FR
Works to trees - T1 - Common Ash - Remove and replant with a Sorbus aucuparia (Rowan).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 136 Beresford Street Manchester M14 4RX
Prior notification of proposed larger home extension projecting 5.2m to the rear with a maximum height of 3.8m and a height at eaves of 3m
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-09-29
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A brief summary of Moss Side in Greater Manchester
Moss Side is an inner-city area located 1.9 miles south of Manchester city centre, with a population of 20,745 as of the 2021 census. Bordered by Hulme to the north and Whalley Range to the south, it also shares boundaries with Chorlton-on-Medlock, Rusholme, and Fallowfield to the east, and Old Trafford to the west. This vibrant community may present various opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Moss Side a particularly low-crime area.
Moss Side has one conservation area within its boundaries: Whalley Range. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Moss Side 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 Moss Side
In the last 24 months, 206 planning applications were submitted near Moss Side. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Moss Side maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Moss Side slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Moss Side were full planning applications (79), discharge of conditions (52), tree works (44). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 12 medium-scale applications, 192 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 128 applications
- Refused: 16 applications
- Withdrawn: 7 applications
- Awaiting decision: 55 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Old Trafford planning applications
- Hulme planning applications
- Whalley Range planning applications
- Firswood planning applications
- Brunswick planning applications
- St George's planning applications
- Chorlton-cum-Hardy planning applications
- Fallowfield 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.