Moston, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Moston, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
Planning applications in Moston are administered by Manchester City Council. View the full Manchester City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Moston
Moston is a residential suburb located approximately 3 miles northeast of Manchester city centre, within the Greater Manchester area. Historically part of Lancashire, it covers around 1,300 acres and had a population of 14,518 according to the 2011 census, making it a significant area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Manchester
- Parliamentary constituency: Blackley and Middleton South
- LSOA: Manchester 009E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Moston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Moston.
- 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 Moston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Moston.
- - 1 Lakin Street Manchester M40 9DT
Change of use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a children's residential care home (Use Class C2) for a maximum of two children.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - Land Adjacent To The Footpath At The Terminus Of Kenyon Lane And Duncombe Drive Manchester
Discharge of Condition 18 (Secured by Design) attached to Planning Permission 142051/JO/2025.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Land Adjacent To The Footpath At The Terminus Of Kenyon Lane And Duncombe Drive Manchester
Discharge of Conditions 6 (Drainage Maintenance), 21 (External Equipment) and 27b (ASHP) attached to Planning Permission 142051/JO/2025.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 43 Lakin Street Manchester M40 9DT
Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a residential care home (Use Class C2) for up to two children (aged 8-17 years), supported by two full-time carers.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Ebsworth Street Car Park Ebsworth Street Manchester M40 9WB
Erection of a two-storey (plus basement) building to comprise a 702 sqm GIA [750 sqm GEA] retail convenience food store at ground level, with 702 sqm GIA [750 sqm GEA] ancillary offices and staff welf
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 18 Kenyon Lane Manchester M40 9JQ
Discharge of Condition 4 (Construction Management Plan) attached to Planning Permission 142948/FO/2025.
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 57 Kenyon Lane Manchester M40 9JG
Retention of a two-storey rear extension to provide additional floorspace to the ground-floor commercial unit (use class E(b)) and first-floor residential accommodation (use class C3); and elevational
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 22 Brendon Avenue Manchester M40 9DN
Use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) as a children's care home (Use Class C2) for three children.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - 44 Romney Street Manchester M40 9LD
Retrospective application for the retention of a single storey side extension and partial retention of an adjoining extension and associated elevational alterations following demolition of existing ga
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-11-10
View full details - - 112 Kenyon Lane Manchester M40 9DH
Discharge of Condition 5 (Window Design) and 7 (Drainage) attached to planning permission 138348/FO/2023
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 1 Ramsey Street Manchester M40 5HW
Installation of Electric vehicle charging point
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - 112 Kenyon Lane Manchester
Non Material Amendment to planning permission referenced 138348/FO/2023 to allow changes to the wording of conditions 29 (affordable housing) and 30 (use) to allow an updated Affordable Housing Scheme
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Manchester | Date: 2024-04-19
View full details - - Land Adjacent To The Footpath At The Terminus Of Kenyon Lane And Duncombe Drive Manchester
Erection of 9 dwellinghouses (Class C3) with associated landscaping, car parking and access road.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2023-12-11
View full details - - St Lukes Rectory Kenyon Lane Manchester M40 5HS
Reserved Matters application for the consideration of landscaping, appearance and scale following outline planning permission for the erection of a single pair of two storey dwellinghouses (Class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2023-01-07
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A brief summary of Moston in Greater Manchester
Moston is a residential suburb located approximately 3 miles northeast of Manchester city centre, within the Greater Manchester area. Historically part of Lancashire, it covers around 1,300 acres and had a population of 14,518 according to the 2011 census, making it a significant area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Moston a particularly low-crime area.
Moston 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 Moston includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Moston 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 Moston
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Moston. Of these, 68% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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 Moston.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Moston were full planning applications (15), discharge of conditions (11), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 32 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 0 were dismissed.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 15 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Awaiting decision: 13 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.