Portwood, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Portwood, Greater Manchester.
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Planning applications in Portwood are administered by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Stockport
- Parliamentary constituency: Hazel Grove
- LSOA: Stockport 014E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Portwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Portwood.
- 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 Portwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Portwood.
- - Telecommunications Mast Woodbank Industrial Estate Turncroft Lane Offerton Stockport
Proposed upgrade of existing Rooftop telecoms infrastructure comprising; Replacement of existing 6no antennas with 3no passive antenna and 3no active antenna, Replacement of existing 12no RRU & BOBs w
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 17 Betnor Avenue Offerton Stockport SK1 4BQ
Single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - On Pavement To The East Of 29 Hall Street Offerton Stockport SK1 4DA
In accordance with their obligations IX Wireless Ltd hereby informs you of its intention to install telecommunication apparatus
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Nandos 60 Great Portwood Street Portwood Stockport SK1 2HH
Application to discharge condition 2 (materials) of planning permission ref: DC/095715
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - 176 Turncroft Lane Offerton Stockport SK1 4AR
Erection of an outbuilding to provide ancillary accommodation to the main dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - Nandos 60 Great Portwood Street Portwood Stockport SK1 2HH
Application to discharge conditions 2 (materials), 3 (car park layout) and 4 (bollards) of Planning Permission DC/095715
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 15 Oldham Avenue Offerton Stockport SK1 4BG
Proposed single-storey rear extension (i) The projection of the proposed extension beyond the rear wall of the original house is 4.15 (ii) The maximum height of the proposed extension is 3.38 (iii) Th
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-07-21
View full details - - Nandos 60 Great Portwood Street Portwood Stockport SK1 2HH
Proposed side infill extension and external alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 14 Holly Street Offerton Stockport SK1 4DP
Alterations to single storey rear lean to.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2024-04-12
View full details - - 16 Carrington Road Portwood Stockport SK1 2QE
Retrospective application for siting of InPost Parcel Locker.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2023-11-22
View full details - - 13A Gorsey Brow Stockport SK1 3BT
Proposed erection of light industrial commercial unit on site of current unused commercial land.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2023-04-21
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A brief summary of Portwood in Greater Manchester
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Portwood a particularly low-crime area.
Portwood has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: St George's, Heaviley, Dodge Hill, Stockport, St Peter's, Hillgate, Town Hall, Market and Underbanks, Cale Green. 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 Portwood includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Portwood
In the last 24 months, 69 planning applications were submitted near Portwood. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Portwood may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Portwood slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Portwood were discharge of conditions (24), full planning applications (14), amendments (8).
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 67 smaller schemes were submitted.
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