Torkington, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Torkington, Greater Manchester.
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Planning applications in Torkington are administered by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Stockport
- Parliamentary constituency: Hazel Grove
- LSOA: Stockport 035D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Torkington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Torkington.
- 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 Torkington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Torkington.
- - 88 Torkington Road Hazel Grove Stockport SK7 6NR
T1-Oak Fell, large cavity at base rotten & is a structural concern client willing too replant in same location. TPO 193E, TPO 278E.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - DC/099192 - 132 Buxton Road Hazel Grove Stockport SK7 6AJ
Non-material amendment to planning permission DC021237 to regularise minor amendments to the approved front elevation. This includes a revised porch door arrangement (single door and adjacent window i
Status: Undecided | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-05-28 - - 88 Torkington Road Hazel Grove Stockport SK7 6NR
T1-Sycamore Fell in very poor health needs removing most of canopy dead & has been dropping large limbs located on a corner of a busy road, client willing too replant. TPO 193E, TPO 278E.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 9 Chepstow Drive Hazel Grove Stockport SK7 4RY
Double (two) storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 86 Torkington Road Hazel Grove Stockport SK7 6NR
Proposed partial second floor extension over rear terrace
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 30 Carlton Place Hazel Grove Stockport SK7 6AG
Conservatory to rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 97 Buxton Road Hazel Grove Stockport SK7 6AJ
Single storey front porch extension and single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 86 Torkington Road Hazel Grove Stockport SK7 6NR
Partial first floor extension over rear terrace.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 10 Taunton Close Hazel Grove Stockport SK7 6NU
First floor side extension, single storey side extension and porch extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 13 Birch Tree Avenue Hazel Grove Stockport SK7 6AP
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 5 Brook Lane Hazel Grove Stockport SK7 6LT
Single storey rear and side extension with flat roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stockport | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - 11 Kempton Close Hazel Grove Stockport SK7 4SG
Side extension at first floor level and new garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2024-07-24
View full details - - 4 Taunton Close Hazel Grove Stockport SK7 6NU
Construction of single storey extension to rear elevation and conversion of existing attached garage into living accommodation. Alterations to front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - 2B Highfield Road Hazel GroveStockport SK7 6NS
We are planning to reduce the Crowns of the following trees T5 Lyme Tree closest to Norber House Sandringham Road to the Rear of our Property - Reduce in height by up to 10m reduce and overhanging bra
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stockport | Date: 2023-08-23
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A brief summary of Torkington in Greater Manchester
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Torkington a particularly low-crime area.
Torkington 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 Torkington includes 2 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, Torkington 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 Torkington
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Torkington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Torkington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 81 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Torkington were full planning applications (13), outline applications (4), telecoms (4). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.