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Planning in Romiley

Approved
81%
21 of 25 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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About Romiley

Romiley is a village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, Greater Manchester, and was historically part of Cheshire. It shares borders with Marple, Bredbury, and Woodley, and had a population of approximately 10,900 according to the 2021 census. This vibrant community may present various opportunities for planning applications, given its residential density and strategic location within the region.

Property prices in Romiley show an average sale price of £306,120, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Romiley a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Romiley has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Romiley 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Romiley, 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, 75 planning applications were submitted near Romiley. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (21), tree works (14), outline applications (4). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Romiley?
In the last 24 months, 75 planning applications were submitted near Romiley. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near Romiley?
The average planning decision time near Romiley is 50 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 Romiley?
The planning approval rate near Romiley is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Romiley?
The most common type of planning application near Romiley is full planning applications, with 21 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Romiley?
You can search and track planning applications near Romiley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.