Northern Moor, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Northern Moor, Greater Manchester.
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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 048D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
5 planning applications found near Northern Moor.
- - 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 - - 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 - - 56 Cherington Close Manchester M23 0FE
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-07-23
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
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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, 27 planning applications were submitted near Northern Moor. Of these, 59% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 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 41 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 (13), discharge of conditions (11), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Baguley planning applications
- Northenden planning applications
- Roundthorn planning applications
- Barlow Moor planning applications
- Benchill planning applications
- Wythenshawe planning applications
- Newall Green planning applications
- Chorlton-cum-Hardy planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.