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Planning in Stepping Hill

Approved
93%
43 of 46 decided
Decision time
about 4 weeks
on average

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

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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.

Property prices in Stepping Hill show an average sale price of £306,120, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Stepping Hill area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

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

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.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Stepping Hill, 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, 104 planning applications were submitted near Stepping Hill. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 31 days.

The most common types were telecoms (22), full planning applications (13), outline applications (8). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Stepping Hill?
In the last 24 months, 104 planning applications were submitted near Stepping Hill. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Stepping Hill?
The average planning decision time near Stepping Hill is 31 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 Stepping Hill?
The planning approval rate near Stepping Hill is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Stepping Hill?
The most common type of planning application near Stepping Hill is telecoms, with 22 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Stepping Hill?
You can search and track planning applications near Stepping Hill on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.