Stepping Hill, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stepping Hill, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
About Stepping Hill
Stepping Hill was an electoral ward within the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, England, established for the 2004 council elections. It elected three councillors using the first-past-the-post electoral method, with elections held for two years and one councillor elected without contest in the fourth year. Following boundary changes, the ward was abolished ahead of the 2023 elections, with the majority incorporated into the new Norbury & Woodsmoor ward, while portions were redistributed to Offerton and Hazel Grove wards. This shift may impact future planning applications in the area, reflecting ongoing changes in local governance.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £411,142 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stockport
- Parliamentary constituency: Cheadle
- LSOA: Stockport 037E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stepping Hill.
- 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 Stepping Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
25 planning applications found near Stepping Hill.
- - Land Off Mill Street Hazel Grove Stockport SK7 4AW
Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Opinion to determine whether proposals for new residential development of up to 174 dwellings constitutes Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) development.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 8 Prestbury Close Offerton Stockport SK2 7HW
The application seeks a Certificate of Lawfulness for the use of the existing dwellinghouse as a small House in Multiple Occupation accommodating up to six occupants. The use falls within Use Class C4
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Woodman Inn 60 London Road Hazel Grove Stockport SK7 4AH
Application for approval of details reserved by Condition 30 (Travel Plan) of Planning Permission DC/077768.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - North Of 392 - 398 Buxton Road Car Park Great Moor Stockport SK2 7BY
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 - - 89 Bramhall Moor Lane Hazel Grove Stockport SK7 5BN
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Children's Care Home (Use Class C2) for a maximum of 4 number of children.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 269 Dialstone Lane Offerton Stockport SK2 7NA
Single storey side/rear extension, rear decking and rear dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - To The Side Of 6A Vine Street Hazel Grove Stockport SK7 4JS
Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 340 Buxton Road Great Moor Stockport SK2 7BY
Proposed change of use from C3 dwellinghouse to C4 HMO. Proposed L shape rear dormer + change of use from C3 to C4
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Behind Garages On Lawn Of Trawden Green Offerton Stockport SK2 5NY
Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - 340 Buxton Road Great Moor Stockport SK2 7BY
Proposed egress lightwell to front for basement
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - Former Woodman Inn 60 London Road Hazel Grove Stockport SK7 4AH
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 22 (Access), 24 (Highways), 25 (Signs) and 26 (Pedestrian Crossing) of planning permission DC/077768 - Demolition of existing buildings and s
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 10 Poplar Grove Great Moor Stockport SK2 7JD
Proposed single-storey rear extension (i) The projection of the proposed extension beyond the rear wall of the original house is 4.0 (ii) The maximum height of the proposed extension is 3.95 (iii) The
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - Stepping Hill Hospital Poplar Grove Great Moor Stockport SK2 7JE
Application for approval of details reserved by Conditions 9 (footway details) and 10 (cycling) of Planning Permission DC/089854.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Opposite 38 Boothby Street Great Moor Stockport SK2 7HD
To install wooden telegraph poles in the Adswood area of the Stockport MBC area. ADS-AG10 WP02
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Stockport | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - Outside 5 -7 Fenton Avenue Great Moor Stockport SK7 4AN
To install wooden telegraph poles in the Adswood area of the Stockport MBC area. ADS-AG10 WP06
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Stockport | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - On The Side Of 14 Poplar Grove Great Moor Stockport SK2 7JD
To install wooden telegraph poles in the Adswood area of the Stockport MBC area. ADS-AG10 WP07
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Stockport | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - Outside 2 Cruttenden Road Offerton Stockport SK2 7NB
To install wooden telegraph poles in the Adswood area of the Stockport MBC area. ADS-AG10 WP04
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Stockport | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - 35-39 London Road Hazel Grove Stockport SK7 4AW
Retention of existing two-storey and single-storey rear extension to an existing tyre retailing and fitting business.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2024-03-11
View full details - - Stepping Hill Hospital Poplar Grove Great Moor Stockport SK2 7JE
Application for Approval of Details reserved by Condition 2 (Landscaping) of planning permission DC/085492 -Single storey, flat roof extension to provide new entrance and staff/patient accommodation t
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockport | Date: 2024-01-30
View full details - - Sainsbury's Supermarket 1 London Road Hazel GroveStockport SK7 4AW
Retrospective application for siting of InPost Parcel Locker
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2023-12-28
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A brief summary of Stepping Hill in Greater Manchester
Stepping Hill was an electoral ward within the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, England, established for the 2004 council elections. It elected three councillors using the first-past-the-post electoral method, with elections held for two years and one councillor elected without contest in the fourth year. Following boundary changes, the ward was abolished ahead of the 2023 elections, with the majority incorporated into the new Norbury & Woodsmoor ward, while portions were redistributed to Offerton and Hazel Grove wards. This shift may impact future planning applications in the area, reflecting ongoing changes in local governance.
Property prices in Stepping Hill show an average sale price of £411,142, 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 Stepping Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Stepping Hill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Davenport Park. 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, Stepping Hill 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 Stepping Hill
In the last 24 months, 65 planning applications were submitted near Stepping Hill. Of these, 98% were approved, with an average decision time of 31 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Stepping Hill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 31 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Stepping Hill were telecoms (34), full planning applications (13), outline applications (9).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 3 medium-scale applications, 61 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 44 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 20 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Great Moor planning applications
- Offerton planning applications
- Norbury Moor planning applications
- Bramhall Moor planning applications
- Woods Moor planning applications
- Heaviley planning applications
- Hazel Grove planning applications
- Little Moor 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.