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Planning in Whalley Range

Approved
82%
327 of 387 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Whalley Range in the last 24 months, from Manchester City Council's planning register.

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About Whalley Range

Whalley Range is a residential area located 2 miles southwest of Manchester city centre, with a population of 15,430 as recorded in the 2011 census. Historically part of Lancashire, it emerged as one of Manchester's earliest suburbs, developed by local businessman Samuel Brooks, making it a noteworthy location for planning applications and community development initiatives.

The area around Whalley Range has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whalley Range 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Whalley Range, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 479 planning applications were submitted near Whalley Range. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (205), discharge of conditions (91), tree works (51). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Whalley Range?
In the last 24 months, 479 planning applications were submitted near Whalley Range. The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near Whalley Range?
The average planning decision time near Whalley Range is 66 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 Whalley Range?
The planning approval rate near Whalley Range is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Whalley Range?
The most common type of planning application near Whalley Range is full planning applications, with 205 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Whalley Range?
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