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Planning in Mossley

Approved
90%
18 of 20 decided
Decision time
about 17 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Mossley in the last 24 months, from Cheshire East Council's planning register.

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About Mossley

Mossley is a market town and civil parish located in the borough of Cheshire East, England, nestled along the River Dane. Situated 21 miles south of Manchester and 13 miles north of Stoke-on-Trent, the town had a built-up area population of 30,005 according to the 2021 census, with the parish housing 28,497 residents. This vibrant community offers potential opportunities for planning applications in a well-connected region.

Property prices in Mossley show an average sale price of £257,904, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Mossley has 12 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Mossley 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Mossley, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 63 planning applications were submitted near Mossley. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 119 days.

The most common types were tree works (20), full planning applications (16), discharge of conditions (11).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Mossley?
In the last 24 months, 63 planning applications were submitted near Mossley. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Mossley?
The average planning decision time near Mossley is 119 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 Mossley?
The planning approval rate near Mossley is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Mossley?
The most common type of planning application near Mossley is tree works applications, with 20 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Mossley?
You can search and track planning applications near Mossley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.