Northern Moor, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Northern Moor, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
Planning applications in Northern Moor are administered by Manchester City Council. View the full Manchester City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Northern Moor
Northern Moor is a suburb located in Greater Manchester, approximately 5 miles south of the city centre, bordered by Baguley to the south, Northenden to the east, and Sale to the west. Historically part of Cheshire until 1931, this area was once home to the Tatton family at Wythenshawe Hall, with the surrounding land now designated as Wythenshawe Park, a former deer park. Northern Moor also features Lawton Moor and maintains a northern boundary with Sale Moor, making it a notable location for planning applications in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Manchester
- Parliamentary constituency: Wythenshawe and Sale East
- LSOA: Manchester 044B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Northern Moor.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Northern Moor.
- 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 Northern Moor based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
334 planning applications found near Northern Moor.
- - Pavilion House Manchester University Sports Ground Willenhall Road Manchester M23 0BD
Non-material amendment to Planning Permission 144600/VO/2025 to revise the wording of condition nos. 3 (traffic management strategy) and 4 (waste management strategy) in order to amend the trigger poi
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - Pavilion House Manchester University Sports Ground Willenhall Road Manchester M23 0BD
Article 18 consultation from Manchester City Council in respect of 145658/FO/2026. Creation of 4 no. 3G Artificial Grass Pitches (APGs) with perimeter fencing, hardstanding areas, 18 no. floodlighting
Status: Permitted | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - Pavilion House Manchester University Sports Ground Willenhall Road Manchester M23 0BD
Creation of 4 no. 3G Artificial Grass Pitches (APGs) with perimeter fencing, hardstanding areas, 18 no. floodlighting columns (15 metres in height) together with the siting of a maintenance storage co
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 194 Wythenshawe Road Manchester M23 0PF
Erection of a single-storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 100 Wythenshawe Road Manchester M23 0PA
Erection of two-storey and single-storey rear extension, single-storey to sides and front including roof alterations and elevational alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Wythenshawe Park Wythenshawe Manchester M23 0AB
City Council Development for the creation of a temporary car park for approximately 100 vehicles for a period of 2 years, along with associated landscaping.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - 144600/VO/2025 - Pavilion House Wythenshawe Sports Ground Willenhall Road Manchester M23 0BD
City Council Development - Refurbishment of existing sports pavilion (Class F2) involving a partial change of use to provide: a weightlifting gym (Class E), ancillary cafe and community room, external
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - Pavilion House Wythenshawe Sports Ground Willenhall Road Manchester M23 0BD
City Council Development - Refurbishment of existing sports pavilion (Class F2) involving a partial change of use to provide: a weightlifting gym (Class E), ancillary cafe and community room, external
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - 100 Wythenshawe Road Manchester M23 0PA
Non Material Change to planning permission reference 141776/FH/2024 to allow reduction of extension by 1m, increase of kitchen extension from 1m to 3150mm, with the addition of two roof windows and do
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - 98 Sale Road Manchester M23 0BX
Erection of a single storey extension to the rear of the property and installation of access ramp to the side of the property
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 16 Cleeve Road Manchester M23 0FT
Erection of part single, part two storey side extension and single front extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Wythenshawe Park Sport Ground Wythenshawe Road Manchester M23 0AB
City Council Development - Reconfiguration of existing playing field and recreational facilities to provide 2x AGPs, 1x MUGA; construction of a pavilion comprising shower and change facilities, a cafe
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - 17 Shevington Gardens Manchester M23 0BJ
Erection of timber clad garden room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-09-11
View full details - - 25 Fellpark Road Manchester M23 0EX
Installation of a rear dormer, 2no. front rooflights, and an upper floor side window
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-08-12
View full details - - 56 Cherington Close Manchester M23 0FE
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - 5 Melsomby Road Manchester M23 0EG
Erection of single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - 5 Daine Avenue Manchester M23 0BG
Prior notification of proposed larger home extension projecting 4.95m to the rear with a maximum height of 3.35m and a height at eaves of 2.30m.
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - 123 Sale Road Manchester M23 0LA
Conversion of dwellinghouse into 6 bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (C4) together with the erection of a single storey rear extension and installation of rear dormer
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-05-04
View full details - - 68 Sale Road Manchester M23 0DE
Erection of part two storey side extension and single storey rear extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 105 Yewtree Lane Manchester M23 0DY
Erection of a single storey front extension and a part-single / part-two storey side and rear extension to form additional living accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-04-18
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A brief summary of Northern Moor in Greater Manchester
Northern Moor is a suburb located in Greater Manchester, approximately 5 miles south of the city centre, bordered by Baguley to the south, Northenden to the east, and Sale to the west. Historically part of Cheshire until 1931, this area was once home to the Tatton family at Wythenshawe Hall, with the surrounding land now designated as Wythenshawe Park, a former deer park. Northern Moor also features Lawton Moor and maintains a northern boundary with Sale Moor, making it a notable location for planning applications in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Northern Moor a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Northern Moor includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Northern Moor
In the last 24 months, 113 planning applications were submitted near Northern Moor. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 Northern Moor.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Northern Moor were full planning applications (49), discharge of conditions (31), outline applications (12). 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, 7 medium-scale applications, 105 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 65 applications
- Refused: 15 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 32 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Northenden planning applications
- Baguley planning applications
- Brooklands planning applications
- West Didsbury planning applications
- Wythenshawe planning applications
- Benchill planning applications
- Roundthorn planning applications
- Barlow Moor planning applications
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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.