West Gorton, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Gorton, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
About West Gorton
West Gorton is a vibrant area located to the south-east of Manchester city centre, with a population of 36,055 as recorded in the 2011 census. It is bordered by the neighborhoods of Levenshulme and Openshaw, and features notable landmarks such as the stunning Gorton Monastery, a former Franciscan friary renowned for its High Victorian Gothic architecture. This rich cultural backdrop makes West Gorton an area of interest for planning applications and community development initiatives.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Manchester
- Parliamentary constituency: Manchester Rusholme
- LSOA: Manchester 018A
Crime Statistics
3 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 2
- vehicle-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Gorton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Gorton.
- 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 West Gorton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near West Gorton.
- - 3 Culford Close Manchester M12 4UT
Erection of single-storey front extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Land At Bennett Street Manchester M12 5NL
Discharge of Condition 23 (phase 3-6 only) (drainage management) attached to Planning Permission 134504/FO/2022.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 380 Stockport Road Manchester M12 4FT
Prior notification of proposed larger home extension projecting 4m to the rear with a maximum height of 3.45m and a height at eaves of 2.4m.
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 20 Beastow Road Manchester M12 5GS
Erection of two-storey side and part single, part two-storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Dean Trust Ardwick 345 Stockport Road Manchester M13 0LF
Installation of ball stop netting and supporting structures to a height of 8 metres to the south-eastern end of the existing 3G sports pitch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Longsight Police Station 2 Grindlow Street Manchester M13 0LL
Discharge of Condition 4 (External Equipment Appearance) and 5a (External Equipment Acoustic Controls) attached to planning permission 143849/JO/2025
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - 10 Lidbrook Walk Manchester M12 4LN
Erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - Dean Trust Ardwick 345 Stockport Road Manchester M13 0LF
Discharge of Condition 4b (Verification of ground gas) attached to planning permission 137058/FO/2023
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2024-05-31
View full details - - Dean Trust Ardwick 345 Stockport Road Manchester M13 0LF
Discharge of condition 4a (ground conditions) attached to planning permission referenced 137058/FO/2023
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2023-09-20
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A brief summary of West Gorton in Greater Manchester
West Gorton is a vibrant area located to the south-east of Manchester city centre, with a population of 36,055 as recorded in the 2011 census. It is bordered by the neighborhoods of Levenshulme and Openshaw, and features notable landmarks such as the stunning Gorton Monastery, a former Franciscan friary renowned for its High Victorian Gothic architecture. This rich cultural backdrop makes West Gorton an area of interest for planning applications and community development initiatives.
Neighbourhood safety in West Gorton is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.
West Gorton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Victoria Park. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Gorton 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 West Gorton
In the last 24 months, 70 planning applications were submitted near West Gorton. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 West Gorton.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near West Gorton were discharge of conditions (27), full planning applications (24), outline applications (6).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was 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: 38 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 21 applications
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