How long do planning decisions take near Moss Side (FY8)?

The average planning decision time near Moss Side (FY8) is 95 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Moss Side (FY8)?

The planning approval rate near Moss Side (FY8) is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Moss Side (FY8)?

The most common type of planning application near Moss Side (FY8) is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Moss Side (FY8)?

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Moss Side (FY8), Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Moss Side (FY8), Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Moss Side (FY8) are administered by South Ribble Borough Council. View the full South Ribble Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Moss Side (FY8)

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. The area is bordered by Hulme to the north, Chorlton-on-Medlock, Rusholme, and Fallowfield to the east, Whalley Range to the south, and Old Trafford to the west, making it a diverse and well-connected part of the city relevant for planning applications.

Population: 3,894

District: South Ribble

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £281,969 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Fylde
Parliamentary constituency: Fylde
LSOA: Fylde 006E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Moss Side (FY8).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Moss Side (FY8).

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 (FY8) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Moss Side (FY8) in Lancashire

Property prices in Moss Side (FY8) show an average sale price of £281,969, 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 Moss Side (FY8) a particularly low-crime area.

Moss Side (FY8) 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 Moss Side (FY8) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lytham Coastal Changes SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Moss Side (FY8)

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Moss Side (FY8). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 95 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Moss Side (FY8) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 95 days, decisions near Moss Side (FY8) take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Moss Side (FY8) were full planning applications (5), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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