Rusholme, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rusholme, Greater Manchester.
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Planning applications in Rusholme are administered by Manchester City Council. View the full Manchester City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Rusholme
Rusholme, located just two miles south of Manchester city centre in Greater Manchester, is a vibrant area known for its diverse community and substantial student population, evidenced by numerous student halls and rented terraced houses. As of the 2011 census, the ward's population stood at 13,643, and it is bordered by Chorlton-on-Medlock, Victoria Park, Longsight, Fallowfield, and Moss Side, making it an important hub for both residential and potential development projects.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Manchester
- Parliamentary constituency: Manchester Rusholme
- LSOA: Manchester 018C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rusholme.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rusholme.
- 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 Rusholme based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
41 planning applications found near Rusholme.
- - 21 Victoria Terrace Manchester M12 4LB
Prior notification of proposed larger home extension projecting 6m to the rear with a maximum height of 2.5m and a height at eaves of 2.4m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 50A Birch Lane Manchester M13 0WN
Erection of a single-storey side extension and detached timber shed (retrospective) together with alterations to the roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Land At Former 6 Daisy Avenue Manchester
Discharge of Condition 3 (Materials) and 9 (Construction Management) attached to Planning Permission 139874/FO/2024.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 260 Dickenson Road Manchester M13 0YL
Change of use from dwellinghouse to two self-contained apartments (Class C3), with associated car parking and cycle storage.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 22 Honor Street Manchester M13 0WY
Discharge of Condition 9b (Ground Conditions) attached to Planning Permission 132570/FO/2021.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 239 Dickenson Road Manchester M13 0YW
Change of Use to create 18no. self-contained residential units for short stay homelessness accommodation (sui generis), with associated activity room and office; the erection of a two-storey side exte
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-07
View full details - - 587A, B & C Stockport Road Manchester M13 0RX
Retrospective application for provision of two studio apartments (use class C3), regularisation of internal layout and external alterations, installation of four air conditioning units, and provision
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 17 Meade Grove Manchester M13 0SG
Erection of single-storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 550 - 552 Stockport Road Manchester M12 4JJ
Discharge of conditions 5a (noise), 7 (waste) and 8 (cycle storage) attached to planning permission referenced 141378/FO/2024.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 50A Birch Lane Manchester M13 0WN
Partial roof alteration, including conversion from flat to dual-pitched roof and replacement of existing pitched roof.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 161 Dickenson Road Manchester M14 5HZ
Retrospective application for enclosed seating area for food outlet on the forecourt of 161 and 159 Dickenson Road.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 161A Dickenson Road Manchester M14 5HZ
Erection of a single-storey front extension to create additional office space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 65 Duncan Road Manchester M13 0GU
Prior notification of proposed larger home extension projecting 5m to the rear with a maximum height of 3.4m and a height at eaves of 2.7m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 8 Kelstern Square Manchester M13 0XW
Erection of part-single, part two-storey rear extension involving elevational alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 6 Ayton Grove Manchester M14 5GU
Erection of part single, part two-storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 44 Daisy Bank Road Manchester M14 5QP
Use of property as a house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4).
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - Site Of Former Victoria Park Probation Centre Laindon Road Manchester M14 5YJ
Discharge of Conditions 8b (EVC's - blocks 5, 6, 7 and 8), 10b (noise verification - blocks 1, 2, 5, 6, 7 and 8) and 13 (security - blocks 2, 5, 6, 7 and 8) attached to Planning Permission referenced
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-11-25
View full details - - 2 Albert Place Manchester M13 0SQ
Conversion of upper floors from commercial use (Class E) to form 1 bedroom duplex flat (Class C3) with rear single storey extension, new shopfront incorporating flat entrance door and repositioned gat
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-11-02
View full details - - 424 Stockport Road Manchester M12 4EX
Discharge of conditions 6 (drainage) and 28 (SBD) attached to planning permission referenced 128987/FO/2020
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - 32 Greville Street Manchester M13 0YG
Enlargement of the existing dwelling by means of a rear dormer roof extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-09-13
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A brief summary of Rusholme in Greater Manchester
Rusholme, located just two miles south of Manchester city centre in Greater Manchester, is a vibrant area known for its diverse community and substantial student population, evidenced by numerous student halls and rented terraced houses. As of the 2011 census, the ward's population stood at 13,643, and it is bordered by Chorlton-on-Medlock, Victoria Park, Longsight, Fallowfield, and Moss Side, making it an important hub for both residential and potential development projects.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Rusholme a particularly low-crime area.
Rusholme has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Rushford Park, Levenshulme, Victoria Park. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Rusholme 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 Rusholme
In the last 24 months, 88 planning applications were submitted near Rusholme. Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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 Rusholme.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Rusholme were full planning applications (51), discharge of conditions (17), outline applications (9). Full planning applications account for 58% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 85 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 37 applications
- Refused: 12 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 34 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
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- Longsight planning applications
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- Levenshulme planning applications
- Beswick planning applications
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- Ardwick planning applications
- Fallowfield 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.