Prestwich, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Prestwich, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · Town
About Prestwich
Prestwich is a town located within the Metropolitan Borough of Bury in Greater Manchester, England. Situated just three miles north of Manchester and Salford, and five miles south of Bury, it serves as a strategic area for planning applications, benefiting from its proximity to major urban centres.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bury
- Parliamentary constituency: Bury South
- LSOA: Bury 025D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Prestwich.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Prestwich.
- 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 Prestwich based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Prestwich.
- - 78 Prestwich Hills, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 9PY
First floor/two storey side extension and single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 54 Rectory Lane, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 1BL
Demolition of existing garage/side porch and erection of single storey extension at side/rear; Replace existing rear dormer with new rear dormer window extension; Widening of existing vehicular access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 7 Overbrook Drive, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 0AB
Dormer extension at rear and loft conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 21 St Marys Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 1AQ
Lawful development certificate for proposed: Internal alterations and limited external modifications to the existing dwelling. No extensions, new access points, new streets, hard-standings. Internal W
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 54 Rectory Lane, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 1BL
Demolition of Garage and Side Porch, Erection of Single Storey Side and Rear Extension, Removal of Rear Dormer Window and Erection of Rear Dormer Window Extension. Widening Driveway and Creating Path.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 54 Heywood Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 1DX
Single storey rear extension; Single storey front extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 26 Deyne Avenue, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 1EJ
Basement conversion to living space
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 44 Rectory Lane, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 1BL
Prior approval for proposed change of use from office (Class E) to 1 no. dwellinghouse (Class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Eastholme, St Anns Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 9LD
Reinstatement of wall/coping stones and erection of new fence and entrance gates
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 4 Hamilton Close, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 9JS
Lawful development certificate for proposed replacement of existing garage door with part brick work and part half-glazed pedestrian door
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 10 Park Avenue, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 1EW
Two/single storey side extension; two/single storey front extensions, two/single storey rear extensions; roof terrace to rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - Pavement adj to Aldi car park, 380 Bury New Road, Prestwich, M25 1AR
Non-illuminated advertising panels to all 4 sides of existing telecommuncations cabinet
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - Pavement adj Aldi 380 Bury New Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 1AR
Advertisement consent for installation of 1no. new BT Street Hub, incorporating 75" LCD advert screens plus the removal of associated BT Kiosks.
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Bury | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - 26 Butt Hill Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 9NJ
Single storey rear and side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2024-10-31
View full details - - 14 Woodhill Grove, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 0AE
Two storey side and rear extension with juliet balcony and single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2024-10-07
View full details - - 395-397 Bury New Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 1AW
Installation of extract flue to rear elevation
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - 7 Butt Hill Avenue, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 9PN
Loft conversion with side and rear dormers
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2024-07-22
View full details - - 4 Butt Hill Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 9NJ
Demolition of existing conservatory and development of bungalow to provide first floor living accommodation in roof space including raising of ridge height of roof / roof extension; dormer window at s
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2023-12-13
View full details - - 2 Butt Hill Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 9NJ
Increase height of existing boundary wall to front and side up to 1.8M high
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2023-07-19
View full details - - 29 The Crescent, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 1FL
Single storey rear extension and decking area at rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2023-05-24
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A brief summary of Prestwich in Greater Manchester
Prestwich is a town located within the Metropolitan Borough of Bury in Greater Manchester, England. Situated just three miles north of Manchester and Salford, and five miles south of Bury, it serves as a strategic area for planning applications, benefiting from its proximity to major urban centres.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Prestwich a particularly low-crime area.
Prestwich has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: St Mary's, Poppythorn. 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 Prestwich includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Prestwich 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 Prestwich
In the last 24 months, 59 planning applications were submitted near Prestwich. Of these, 45% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 Prestwich.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Prestwich slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Prestwich were full planning applications (43), outline applications (10), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 73% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 10 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 37 applications
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- 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.