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Planning in Portwood

Approved
91%
29 of 32 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Portwood in the last 24 months, from Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Portwood

Postcode districts

SK1 136 applications in the last 12 monthsSK2 167 applications in the last 12 monthsSK6 425 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Portwood

Portwood is a vibrant area in Stockport, Greater Manchester, located just east of the town centre along Great Portwood Street. The area is characterized by its proximity to the rivers Tame and Goyt, as well as the M60 motorway, making it a notable location for planning applications and development opportunities.

The area around Portwood has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Portwood 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 Portwood, 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, 143 planning applications were submitted near Portwood. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (22), full planning applications (14), amendments (9). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Portwood?
In the last 24 months, 143 planning applications were submitted near Portwood. The approval rate is 91%.
How long do planning decisions take near Portwood?
The average planning decision time near Portwood is 47 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 Portwood?
The planning approval rate near Portwood is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Portwood?
The most common type of planning application near Portwood is discharge of conditions, with 22 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Portwood?
You can search and track planning applications near Portwood on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.