Search West Gorton planning applications
14 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of West Gorton · updated daily · Manchester City Council
- 44 Daisy Bank Road, Manchester, M14 5QPAwaiting decisionErection of a single-storey rear extension to an existing five-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4), together with associated internal alterations to facilitate an increase from five to six bedrooms.Full planning permissionReceived 2 Nov 2026PLA-2026-001868
- Vehicle Repair Workshop Rear Of 48 Birch Lane, Manchester, M13 0NNAwaiting decisionNew pitched roof with increased height and render finish to external walls.Full planning permissionReceived 27 Oct 2026145404/FO/2026
- 424 Stockport Road, Manchester, M12 4EXAwaiting decisionDischarge of Conditions 1 (Materials), 4 (Windows), 6 (Drainage Verification), 7 (Roller Shutters), 10 (Waste Management), 11 (Air Quality Assessment), 14 (Travel Plan), 15 (EV Chargers), 16 (External Lighting), 18 (Acoustic Insulation), 19 (External Equipment), 20 (Environmental Statement), 21 (Ground Conditions), 23 (Biodiversity), 24 (Landscaping and Tree Replacement), 25 (Boundary Treatment), 26 (Security), 27 (Off site highway works), and 32 (Car Park Management Plan) attached to Planning Permission 142669/FO/2025.Approval of details reserved by a conditionReceived 21 Oct 2026OTH-2026-002057
- 5 Merwood Grove, Manchester, M14 5GEAwaiting decisionErection of single storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation.Householder planning permissionReceived 13 Oct 2026PLA-2026-001960
- Marillac House, Laindon Road, Manchester, M14 5YJApprovedPrior notification for the demolition for the building and associated structures, including the removal of foundations, redundant services and drainage, and the clearance of the sitePrior notification: DemolitionReceived 9 Oct 2026Decided 5 Nov 2026NOT-2026-001930
Planning in West Gorton
- Approved
- 79%
- 44 of 54 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of West Gorton in the last 24 months, from Manchester City Council's planning register.
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Around West Gorton
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M12 57 applications in the last 12 monthsM13 83 applications in the last 12 monthsM14 124 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Manchester City Council
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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.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the West Gorton 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 West Gorton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
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.
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In the last 24 months, 83 planning applications were submitted near West Gorton. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (26), full planning applications (20), outline applications (6).