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51 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Northenden · updated daily · Manchester City Council

Only 7 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 51 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Planning in Northenden

Approved
82%
89 of 103 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Northenden in the last 24 months, from Manchester City Council's planning register.

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Around Northenden

Postcode districts

M22 113 applications in the last 12 monthsM23 101 applications in the last 12 monthsM20 242 applications in the last 12 monthsM18 46 applications in the last 12 monthsM21 216 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Manchester City Council

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About Northenden

Northenden is a vibrant suburb of Manchester within Greater Manchester, boasting a population of 15,064 as of the 2021 census. Located on the south bank of the River Mersey, it is approximately 4 miles west of Stockport and 5 miles south of Manchester city centre, with Didsbury to the north, Gatley to the east, Sale to the west, and Wythenshawe to the south. Its strategic location and growing community make it a key area for potential planning applications and development projects.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Northenden a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Northenden has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

To comment on or object to a planning application near Northenden, 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, 114 planning applications were submitted near Northenden. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (53), discharge of conditions (22), outline applications (15).

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

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Northenden?
In the last 24 months, 114 planning applications were submitted near Northenden. The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near Northenden?
The average planning decision time near Northenden is 61 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 Northenden?
The planning approval rate near Northenden is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Northenden?
The most common type of planning application near Northenden is full planning applications, with 53 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Northenden?
You can search and track planning applications near Northenden on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.