How long do planning decisions take near Mossley?

The average planning decision time near Mossley is 45 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 70%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Mossley?

The most common type of planning application near Mossley is outline applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Mossley?

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Mossley, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Mossley, Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester · England · Town

Planning applications in Mossley are administered by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Mossley

Mossley is a town and civil parish located in Tameside, Greater Manchester, nestled in the upper Tame Valley at the foothills of the Pennines. Situated just 3 miles southeast of Oldham and 9 miles east of Manchester, Mossley offers a unique blend of natural beauty and accessibility, making it an area of interest for planning applications and development opportunities.

Population: 11,561 (2021)

District: Tameside

Website: http://www.mossley-council.co.uk/

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £187,380 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Tameside
Parliamentary constituency: Stalybridge and Hyde
LSOA: Tameside 001F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Mossley.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mossley.

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 Mossley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Mossley.

- 40 Andrew Street Mossley Tameside OL5 0DN
Proposed Rear Dormer With Guard Rail.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tameside | Date: 2025-09-26
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- Kingdom Hall Of Jehovahs Witnesses Egmont Street Mossley Tameside OL5 9NB
Non-material amendment to planning application reference 25/00047/FUL. Change of elevation material from cladding to render.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Tameside | Date: 2025-05-06
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- Unit 10 And 11 Glover Centre Egmont Street Mossley Tameside OL5 9PY
New modular office building within existing car park area.
Status: Undecided | Council: Tameside | Date: 2019-06-18
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- 13 Egmont Street Mossley Tameside OL5 9NB
Discharge of planning conditions 2, 5, 9, 10, 11 & 16 relating to planning application 13/00693/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tameside | Date: 2016-06-15
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A brief summary of Mossley in Greater Manchester

Property prices in Mossley show an average sale price of £187,380, 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 Mossley a particularly low-crime area.

Mossley 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 Mossley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Huddersfield Narrow Canal SSSI. 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, Mossley planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.mossley-council.co.uk/. 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 Mossley

In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Mossley. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Mossley.

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 Mossley were outline applications (6), amendments (5), full planning applications (2).

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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