How long do planning decisions take near Sun Green?

The average planning decision time near Sun Green is 71 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 Sun Green?

The planning approval rate near Sun Green is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Sun Green?

The most common type of planning application near Sun Green is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Sun Green?

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Sun Green, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sun Green, Greater Manchester.

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Planning applications in Sun Green are administered by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Sun Green

Sun Green is a character from the Greendale project by Neil Young & Crazy Horse, featured in the 2003 album, stage show, and film. The story follows her journey as she becomes an environmental activist, faces arrest for marijuana possession, and embarks on an adventure to Alaska with a young man named Earth Brown. This narrative may resonate with local planning applications focused on environmental issues and community activism in Greater Manchester.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £228,915 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Tameside
Parliamentary constituency: Stalybridge and Hyde
LSOA: Tameside 009B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Sun Green.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sun Green.

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 Sun Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Sun Green in Greater Manchester

Property prices in Sun Green show an average sale price of £228,915, 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 Sun Green a particularly low-crime area.

Sun Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Sun Green includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Huddersfield Narrow Canal SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Sun Green

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Sun Green. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 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 Sun Green.

The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Sun Green were outline applications (3), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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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