Starling, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Starling, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
About Starling
Starling, located in Greater Manchester, is characterized by its vibrant community and unique wildlife, particularly the starling birds that are known for their glossy plumage and complex vocalizations. These small to medium-sized passerine birds are famous for their mesmerizing murmuration, where they gather in large flocks, creating stunning aerial displays. This distinctive natural phenomenon adds to the town's charm and may influence local planning and development considerations.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £234,380 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bury
- Parliamentary constituency: Bury North
- LSOA: Bury 010B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Starling.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Starling.
- 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 Starling based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Starling.
- - 15 Garstang Drive, Bury, BL8 2JS
Non-material amendment following grant of planning permission 72489 (Single storey extension at side/rear and front porch infill extension with external alterations): To change the front elevation are
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Gorse Hill Farm, Starling Road, Bury, BL8 2HJ
Two storey front extension; Two storey rear extension; Single storey side extension; New gable roof extension at front and alterations to external windows/doors
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 22 Cockey Moor Road, Bury, BL8 2HB
Amendments to dwelling to realign with original planning approval 68038 - reduce roof height
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - Land at Gorse Hill Stables, 160 Starling Road, Bury, BL8 2HJ
Application for permission in principle for erection of up to 9 no. dwellings
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - 125 Starling Road, Bury, BL8 2HF
Single storey extension at side / rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 2 Winmarleigh Close, Bury, BL8 2TA
Two storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - Moor House, 42 Cockey Moor Road, Radcliffe, Bury, BL8 2HB
Proposed landscaping at front and rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - 22 Cockey Moor Road, Radcliffe, Bury, BL8 2HB
Alterations to new build dwelling to address enforcement Notice
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - 9 Hambleton Close, Bury, BL8 2JP
Single storey extension at front with pitched roof to existing porch/garage, single storey extension at side/rear and external alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2024-05-28
View full details - - Moor House, 42 Cockey Moor Road, Bury, BL8 2HB
Lawful development certificate for proposed construction of side and rear extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bury | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - Land at rear of 42 Cockey Moor Road, Bury, BL8 2HB
Erection of 2.1m high wall/fence at rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2024-01-05
View full details - - 40 Cockey Moor Road, Bury, BL8 2HB
Single storey rear extension with new flat roof at side/rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2023-11-30
View full details - - 2 Garstang Drive, Bury, BL8 2JS
Front porch, new pitched roof at front/side to existing garage with conversion of garage to living accommodation; Erection of detached garage at rear with driveway and new vehicular access off Watling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Starling in Greater Manchester
Starling, located in Greater Manchester, is characterized by its vibrant community and unique wildlife, particularly the starling birds that are known for their glossy plumage and complex vocalizations. These small to medium-sized passerine birds are famous for their mesmerizing murmuration, where they gather in large flocks, creating stunning aerial displays. This distinctive natural phenomenon adds to the town's charm and may influence local planning and development considerations.
Property prices in Starling show an average sale price of £234,380, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Starling a particularly low-crime area.
Starling has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ainsworth Village. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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, Starling 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 Starling
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Starling. Of these, 63% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 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 Starling.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Starling were full planning applications (15), outline applications (9), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 58% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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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.