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Planning in Mossley

Approved
83%
35 of 41 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

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

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Around Mossley

Postcode districts

OL5 46 applications in the last 12 monthsSK15 136 applications in the last 12 monthsOL6 142 applications in the last 12 monthsOL7 82 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

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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. The town has a population of approximately 11,561 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tameside district.

Property prices in Mossley show an average sale price of £187,380, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Mossley has 1 nature designation 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.mossley-council.co.uk/.

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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, 52 planning applications were submitted near Mossley. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.

The most common types were outline applications (8), amendments (6), tree works (4). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Mossley?
In the last 24 months, 52 planning applications were submitted near Mossley. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Mossley?
The average planning decision time near Mossley is 43 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 83%. 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 outline applications, with 8 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.