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10 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Torkington · updated daily · Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
- Langton House 1 Highfield Road Hazel Grove Stockport SK7 6NSAwaiting decisionRetrospective external alterations to the existing annex, comprising replacement of the former flat roof with a pitched tiled roofHouseholderReceived 23 Oct 2026DC/100526
- Top Shippon Higher Farm Threaphurst Lane Hazel Grove Stockport SK7 6NNAwaiting decisionProposed First Floor Side ExtensionReceived 20 Oct 2026DC/100367
- 17 Buckwood Close Hazel Grove Stockport SK7 4NGAwaiting decisionT1 silver birch- fell due to poor amenity value and excessive shading of house and garden. TPO 155E.Received 20 Oct 2026DC/100470
- 28 Cherry Tree Drive Hazel Grove Stockport SK7 6ARAwaiting decisionThe project involves the construction of a single storey, 4m deep extension to the rear of a semi detached house. The extension will have a pitched roof and brickwork load bearing external cavity walls. There will be uPVC or aluminium bi fold doors to the rear elevation of the extension. The extension roof will have concrete tiles with two Velux type windows fitted into each pitch. Fascias, soffits, rainwater goods will all be in uPVC to match the existing house. In terms of the existing house, a rear bedroom window will be reduced in size to accommodate the new extension roof, and a side door will be removed and bricked up.Received 5 Oct 2026DC/100286
- 4 Buckwood Close Hazel Grove Stockport SK7 4NGAwaiting decisionSycamore Maple bottom left corner of garden is hitting sheds to the rear of the garden. Would like to trim tree back to fence line and as high as possible to permit more linght. Will trim on October/November to prevent harm to the tree. TPO 155E.Received 1 Oct 2026DC/100319
Planning in Torkington
- Approved
- 100%
- 19 of 19 decided
- Decision time
- about 11 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Torkington in the last 24 months, from Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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SK7 434 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
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About Torkington
Torkington is an area within Hazel Grove, located in the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, Greater Manchester. Once a civil parish in Cheshire, Torkington encompasses the quaint hamlet of Torkington and parts of Hazel Grove. The area features Torkington Park, a key public open space, making it a notable spot for community activities and planning considerations.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Torkington 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 Torkington a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Torkington has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
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In the last 24 months, 50 planning applications were submitted near Torkington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (13), outline applications (4), telecoms (4).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).