Newton Heath, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Newton Heath, Greater Manchester.
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Planning applications in Newton Heath are administered by Manchester City Council. View the full Manchester City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Newton Heath
Newton Heath, located 2.8 miles northeast of Manchester city centre, is a vibrant area within Greater Manchester, home to a population of 9,883 residents. Its proximity to the city makes it a key location for various planning applications, offering opportunities for development and community enhancement.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Manchester
- Parliamentary constituency: Blackley and Middleton South
- LSOA: Manchester 005D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Newton Heath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Newton Heath.
- 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 Newton Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Newton Heath.
- FUL/356272/26 · Received: Fri 22 May 2026 · Validated: Tue 16 Jun 2026 - Land Adjacent To Shell Petrol Station Hobson Street Failsworth Oldham M35 0JH
Erection of two semi-detached dwellings
Status: Undecided | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-06-16 - FUL/356272/26 - Land Adjacent To Shell Petrol Station Hobson Street Failsworth Oldham M35 0JH
Erection of two semi-detached dwellings
Status: Undecided | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-06-16 - TEL/356361/26 · Received: Wed 10 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 10 Jun 2026 - Morton Street Industrial Estate Morton Street Failsworth Oldham M35 0BN
Installation of a 25.0m high lattice tower on a new 6.0x6.0x1.0m concrete base, together with 6No. antennas, 2No. 300mm dishes and associated ancillary works.
Status: Undecided | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-06-10 - TEL/356361/26 - Morton Street Industrial Estate Morton Street Failsworth Oldham M35 0BN
Installation of a 25.0m high lattice tower on a new 6.0x6.0x1.0m concrete base, together with 6No. antennas, 2No. 300mm dishes and associated ancillary works.
Status: Undecided | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-06-10 - - 221 Droylsden Road Manchester M40 1NY
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Materials), 4 (Construction Management Plan), 5 (Contaminated Land), 6 (Acoustic Insulation), 8 (EV - Air Quality) and 18 (BNG HMMP) and Biodiversity Net Gain Plan statuator
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Daisy Bank Mill Terrence Street Manchester M40 1GD
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Materials), 6 (Drainage miantenance), 8 (Landscaping), 10b (Contaminated Land), 21 (Western Boundary Treatment) attached to Planning Permission 112059/FO/2016.
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Unit 8 Failsworth Industrial Estate Morton Street Failsworth Oldham M35 0BN
Change of use from Use Class B8 (Storage/Distribution) to Hot Food Takeaway (Sui Generis) and the erection of a kitchen extract system
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Corner Of Reliance Street And Oldham Road Manchester M40 1EZ
Discharge of conditions 11 (waste management) and 16 (green roof maintenance) attached to planning permission referenced 139860/JO/2024
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - 48 Stott Street Failsworth Oldham M35 0JP
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - 33 Ashworth Street Failsworth Oldham M35 0JQ
Erection of a two storey side extension, and single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - 4A Hobson Street Failsworth Oldham M35 0JH
Certificate of lawful development for the use of a dwellinghouse for up to 2 staff members living as a single household & the use, by one resident, for the purpose of running a virtual Private Hire co
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Oldham | Date: 2023-08-18
View full details - - Daisy Bank Mill Terence Street Manchester M40 1GD
Discharge of condition 9 (waste management) attached to planning permission referenced 112059/FO/2016.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2023-06-22
View full details - - All Saints C.E. Primary School Culcheth Lane Manchester M40 1LS
Erection of new access arrangements including new pedestrian and vehicle access gates, 1.8 metre high fencing, reconfiguration of existing car parking area and elevational alterations to existing buil
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2023-05-25
View full details - - Daisy Bank Mill Terence Street Manchester M40 1GD
Discharge of conditions 3 (materials), 5 (drainage), 7 (archaeology) and 16 (bird nesting) attached to planning permission referenced 112059/FO/2016
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2023-05-19
View full details - - 92-96 Old Church Street Manchester M40 2JF
Erection of a three storey building to form 3 no. retail units (Use Class E) and 3 No. office suites on the upper floors (Class E).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2023-04-19
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A brief summary of Newton Heath in Greater Manchester
Newton Heath, located 2.8 miles northeast of Manchester city centre, is a vibrant area within Greater Manchester, home to a population of 9,883 residents. Its proximity to the city makes it a key location for various planning applications, offering opportunities for development and community enhancement.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Newton Heath a particularly low-crime area.
Newton Heath has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Graver Lane, Newton Heath. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Newton Heath includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Rochdale Canal SSSI; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Rochdale Canal. 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, Newton Heath 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 Newton Heath
In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Newton Heath. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Newton Heath.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Newton Heath slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Newton Heath were full planning applications (18), discharge of conditions (12), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 3 medium-scale applications, 34 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 0 were dismissed.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 17 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 23 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.