Strines, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Strines, Greater Manchester.
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About Strines
Strines is a charming village nestled in the valley of the River Goyt in Greater Manchester, situated approximately six miles southeast of Stockport, between Marple and New Mills. It is part of the Marple parish within the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, and is surrounded by the villages of Woodend, Hague Bar, and Brookbottom, which features a designated conservation area. Nearby, the villages of Mellor and Rowarth, along with the hamlet of Turf Lea, contribute to the area's rural character, making it an appealing location for planning applications.
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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: Hazel Grove
- LSOA: Stockport 038C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Strines.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Strines.
- 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 Strines based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Strines.
- - 1 Printers Drive Strines Stockport SK6 7GT
T411 - Sycamore: Carry out a reduction of the western crown to maintain suitable clearance from adjacent residential property by upto 1.5 metres. REASON ? To cyclically maintain side growth on the pro
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Land Off Strines Road, Strines, Cheshire East, SK6 7GN
Permission in Principal for up to 6 no. dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - 284 Strines Road Strines Stockport SK6 7GB
2 no pitched roof dormers to the rear of an existing loft room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2024-04-15
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A brief summary of Strines in Greater Manchester
Strines is a charming village nestled in the valley of the River Goyt in Greater Manchester, situated approximately six miles southeast of Stockport, between Marple and New Mills. It is part of the Marple parish within the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, and is surrounded by the villages of Woodend, Hague Bar, and Brookbottom, which features a designated conservation area. Nearby, the villages of Mellor and Rowarth, along with the hamlet of Turf Lea, contribute to the area's rural character, making it an appealing location for planning applications.
Property prices in Strines 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 Strines a particularly low-crime area.
Strines has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Brook Bottom, Peak Forest Canal, No data available for publication by HE. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Strines includes 9 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Strines 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 Strines
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Strines. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 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 Strines.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Strines were full planning applications (2), tree works (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- The Banks planning applications
- Woodend planning applications
- Brook Bottom planning applications
- Hague Bar planning applications
- Mellor planning applications
- Disley planning applications
- Danebank planning applications
- Higher Disley 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.