Stockport, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stockport, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · Town
About Stockport
Stockport, located in Greater Manchester, is a vibrant town situated 6 miles southeast of Manchester and serves as the principal settlement of the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport. The town is notable for the confluence of the rivers Goyt and Tame, which form the River Mersey. As of the 2021 census, Stockport's built-up area had a population of 117,935, while the wider borough housed 294,773 residents, highlighting its significance in regional planning and development.
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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: Stockport
- LSOA: Stockport 014A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stockport.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stockport.
- 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 Stockport based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
424 planning applications found near Stockport.
- - Wear Mill Chestergate Stockport Stockport SK3 0AG
Approval of details required by conditions 38b (commercial servicing), 44 (commercial kitchen noise and odour control) and 45 (operational hours) of planning permission ref: DC/079225 (Bodega Wine Vau
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Wear Mill Chestergate Stockport
Approval of details required by conditions 4 (archaeology), 10 (demolition works interface with listed viaduct) and 20 (biodiversity enhancements plan) of planning permission ref: DC/079225.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-05-04
View full details - - Albion House 35 Little Underbank Stockport SK1 1AT
Application to discharge conditions 12 (travel plan), 13 (servicing), 38 (sustainable drainage) and 40 (servicing) of planning permission DC/078286
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Seaton House 61 Wellington Street Stockport SK1 3AD
Variation of S106 Agreement Obligations related to the development approved under Planning Permission DC/093627
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 3 - 5 St Petersgate Stockport SK1 1EB
Variation of S106 Agreement Obligations related to the development approved under Planning Permission DC/093993
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 18 - 19 Market Place Stockport SK1 1EU
Discharge of conditions 2 (construction management plan), 3 (bat/bird boxes), 6 (materials), 7 (brickwork), 8 (parapet), 9 (rear extension), 10 (shopfront), 11 (doors), 12 (bin store), 13 (existing wi
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 80-82 National House Wellington Road North Heaton Norris Stockport SK4 1HW
Application to discharge Condition 3: Biodiversity Gain Plan; Condition 4: Biodiversity Gain Plan and Condition 6: Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan of Planning Permission DC/096710
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 48A Churchgate Stockport SK1 1YG
Application to modify and discharge the obligations secured by the Section 106 agreement dated 13 November 2025 relating to the redevelopment of 48A Churchgate, Stockport (DC/094532). application to m
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Seaton House 61 Wellington Street Stockport SK1 3AD
Discharge of conditions 23 (HCEMS / LEMP), 26 (Invasive Species), 35 (Site Investigation), 36 (Remediation Stategy) and Informative 8 (Biodiversity net gain condition) of Planning Permission DC/093627
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - McDonald's 42 Wellington Road South Stockport SK1 3SS
Minor alterations to elevations with the installation of a new access door and glazing and the removal of existing timber louvres to windows, with associated works to the site.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 4 Arden Walk Stockport SK1 1PT
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Use or Development - Use of Site as a High Street Bank, Use Class E.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Garrick Theatre Exchange Street Stockport SK3 0EJ
3x advertisements associated with the Garrick Theatre, located across the front elevation of the upper façade on Wellington Road South, the gable side off Wellington Road South, and the gable side on
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 8 Little Underbank Stockport SK1 1JT
Retrospective change of use of the basement and ground floor levels only, from 'Sui Generis - betting offices/shops' to 'Sui Generis - public houses, wine bars, or drinking establishments'
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Weir Mill Chestergate Stockport SK3 0AG
Internal fit out of commercial unit within redeveloped former mill building
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Second And Third Floor Graylaw House Chestergate Stockport SK1 1LZ
Proposed conversion second and third floors of Graylaw House from Use Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) to Use Class C3 (dwellinghouse) to provide 12 no. residential apartments plus provision
Status: Undecided | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Dale House Tiviot Dale Stockport SK1 1TA
Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed Development: The installation of 2No Heat Pumps at Ground Level adjacent the river.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 45 St Petersgate Stockport SK1 1DH
Installation of traditional hanging sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 24 Lower Hillgate Stockport SK1 1JE
Discharge of condition 2 (gates), 3 (shopfront), 4 (doors), 5 (externally mounted plant), 6 (brickwork) and 7 (security grilles) of planning permission DC/096866
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Seaton House 61 Wellington Street Stockport SK1 3AD
Application to discharge conditions 2 (materials), 3 (windows and doors), 9 (CMP), 10 (Pre Condition Survey), 31 (Drainage) and 32 (CEMP) of Planning Permission DC/093627
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 13 Little Underbank Stockport SK1 1LA And 16A Market Place Stockport SK1 1EW
Change of use of the land at 16A Market Place and part change of use of 13 Little Underbank (roof level only) to a flexible use comprising public houses, wine bars or drinking establishments (Sui Gene
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-01-26
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A brief summary of Stockport in Greater Manchester
Stockport, located in Greater Manchester, is a vibrant town situated 6 miles southeast of Manchester and serves as the principal settlement of the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport. The town is notable for the confluence of the rivers Goyt and Tame, which form the River Mersey. As of the 2021 census, Stockport's built-up area had a population of 117,935, while the wider borough housed 294,773 residents, highlighting its significance in regional planning and development.
Property prices in Stockport 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 Stockport a particularly low-crime area.
Stockport has 8 conservation areas within its boundaries: St George's, Heaviley, Dodge Hill, Stockport, St Peter's, Hillgate, Alexandra Park, Edgeley, Town Hall, Market and Underbanks, Cale Green. 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, Stockport 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 Stockport
In the last 24 months, 198 planning applications were submitted near Stockport. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Stockport.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Stockport slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Stockport were discharge of conditions (68), full planning applications (40), advertising consent (25).
In terms of development scale, 5 large-scale (major) developments, 4 medium-scale applications, 189 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 81 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 109 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.