Whalley Range, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whalley Range, Greater Manchester.
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Planning applications in Whalley Range are administered by Manchester City Council. View the full Manchester City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Manchester
- Parliamentary constituency: Manchester Rusholme
- LSOA: Manchester 028B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whalley Range.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whalley Range.
- 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 Whalley Range based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
279 planning applications found near Whalley Range.
- - 23 Badminton Road Manchester M21 0UQ
Erection of part single part two-storey side and single-storey rear extension together with rear roof dormer to create additional living accommodation with alterations to existing roof to rear extensi
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - 328 Wilbraham Road Manchester M21 0UX
Erection of single-storey rear extension, first-floor side and rear extension together with roof alterations and extensions.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - 107 College Road Manchester M16 0AB
Works to trees - proposed pruning works to T1 Apple, T2 Bay G1 Trees in the neighbours garden, T4 Cherry.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - Cambrian House 60 Wood Road Manchester M16 8BL
Part retrospective planning application for the erection of a single storey bin store, following demolition of existing structure.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - 64 Clarendon Road Manchester M16 8LD
Erection of single-storey detached outbuilding in rear garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 12 DEEPING AVENUE MANCHESTER M16 8GB
Works to tree - proposed felling of mature cherry tree located at front of the house next to front wall.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 4 WESTMINSTER AVENUE, MANCHESTER, M16 0AN
Change of use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to use as a small children's home for up to two children aged 7 to 18 (Use Class C2), with care provided by non-resident staff on a 24-hour rota.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Manley Park Play Centre York Avenue Manchester M16 0AS
Variation of condition numbers: 2 (specified plans) and condition 10 (surface water drainage) from planning permission 135396/FO/2022 to omit the erection of 9.3m high Activity Hall
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 449 Wilbraham Road Manchester M21 0UZ
Enlargement of rear extension to increase its height and width and to sub-divide it to form a detached outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - British Muslim Heritage Centre College Road Manchester M16 8BP
Request for Screening opinion under Part 2, Regulation 6 of The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (as amended)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 14 Russell Road Manchester M16 8DL
Works to tree - proposed pruning works to T1 - Mature cherry
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - South West Manchester Cricket Club Ellesmere Road Manchester M21 0SG
Discharge of Conditions 3 (cricket practice nets) and 5 (construction management plan) and Biodiversity Net Gain Plan statutory condition as required by Part 1 of paragraph 9 (1) of schedule 7a of the
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Manley Park Play Centre York Avenue Manchester M16 0AS
Non Material Change to the description of the application 135396/FO/2022 to "Erection of extension to form Activity Hall, Therapy Room and Health and Fitness Centre together with a single-storey exten
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 129 College Road Manchester M16 0AA
Works to tree - proposed felling of Hawthorn and replant a Cherry Tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 27 Clarendon Road Manchester M16 8LB
Installation of EV charger.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 10 Deeping Avenue Manchester M16 8GB
Works to tree - proposed removal of a Privet tree from front garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 109 College Road Manchester M16 0AB
Works to trees - T3 - Canadian Maple - Crown Reduction 1/3; T4 - Unknown - Crown Reduction or Tree Removal (crowded and impacting nearby tree); T5 - Unknown - Crown Reduction 1/3; T6 - Unknown - Crown
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 28 Green Walk Manchester M16 9RF
Erection of Single-storey extension to the side and rear, basement lightwell to the front, installation of new dormer to the rear and new rooflights front and rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of 354 Wilbraham Road Manchester
Discharge of Condition 7 (Highway Works) from Planning Approval 135604/FO/2022.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - British Muslim Heritage Centre College Road Manchester M16 8BP
Discharge of Condition 6 (Events Management Strategy and Car Parking Strategy) attached to Planning Permission 143445/FO/2025.
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-09
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A brief summary of Whalley Range in Greater Manchester
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Whalley Range a particularly low-crime area.
Whalley Range has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Chorlton Green, Whalley Range, Chorltonville, Chorlton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Whalley Range 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Whalley Range
In the last 24 months, 301 planning applications were submitted near Whalley Range. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 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 Whalley Range.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Whalley Range slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Whalley Range were full planning applications (127), tree works (64), discharge of conditions (57). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 12 medium-scale applications, 285 smaller schemes were submitted.
8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 6 were dismissed (14% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 169 applications
- Refused: 29 applications
- Withdrawn: 9 applications
- Awaiting decision: 94 applications
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