Woodford, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woodford, Greater Manchester.
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Planning applications in Woodford are administered by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Woodford
Woodford is a village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, Greater Manchester. Situated 5.2 miles south of Stockport and 10.7 miles southeast of Manchester, it offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a relevant area for planning applications and development considerations in the region.
District: Stockport
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Area Information
- Admin district: Stockport
- Parliamentary constituency: Cheadle
- LSOA: Stockport 032A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woodford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woodford.
- 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 Woodford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Woodford.
- - 6 Chadwick Avenue Woodford Stockport SK7 1SJ
Removal of windows in side and rear extension. Roof windows in new side and rear extension. Bathroom window moved from side elevation to rear elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 465 Chester Road Woodford Stockport SK7 1PR
Proposed single-storey rear extension (i) The projection of the proposed extension beyond the rear wall of the original house is 6.0 (ii) The maximum height of the proposed extension is 2.9 (iii) The
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 10 Avro Crescent Woodford Stockport SK7 1SB
Erection of a front porch to the principal elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 25 Chadwick Avenue Woodford Stockport SK7 1SJ
Proposed Garage Conversion.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 1 Moor Lane Woodford Stockport SK7 1PW
Resubmission of Approval DC/086940 dated 16/02/2023 - Demolish conservatory and provide a two storey side/rear extension, a two storey front extension, change the brickwork to render with stone to the
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 9 Mannock Street Woodford Stockport SK7 1HF
Proposed single storey rear conservatory extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 11 Pilot Close Woodford Stockport SK7 1GH
Retrospective permission for raising of rear garden ground level height and erection of shed.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 452 Chester Road Woodford Stockport SK7 1QS
Single storey side extension, two storey rear extension and a first floor side extension atop an existing single storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 22 Shackleton Road Woodford Stockport SK7 1SL
Alterations to existing roof including partial hip to gable roof conversion, existing front dormer roof alteration from flat to gable, and the erection of two rear dormers.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 1 Chadwick Avenue Woodford Stockport SK7 1SJ
Addition of rear single storey extension and addition of roof canopy over entrance
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 41 Richards Street Woodford Stockport SK7 1AT
Application to Discharge Condition 3 (Energy Efficiency Checklist) of Planning Permission DC/094985
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-04-21
View full details - - 41 Richards Street Woodford Stockport SK7 1AT
Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - Flora Cottage 438 Chester Road Woodford Stockport SK7 1QS
Discharge of condition 3 (construction method statement), 4 (access details), 6 (construction of parking spaces), 7 (evcp), 8 (cycle parking), 9 (construction of drive) and 12 (landscaping) of plannin
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockport | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - 12 Shackleton Road Woodford Stockport SK7 1SL
Demolition of detached garage and construction of single storey extension to the side and rear of the dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2023-09-01
View full details - - Land On The West Side Of Bridle Road Bridle Road Woodford Stockport SK7 1QN
Erection of one detached dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2023-04-14
View full details - - 1 Oldland Close Woodford Stockport SK7 1GW
Proposed garage conversion. Landscaping to front and rear and amendments to parking.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stockport | Date: 2023-02-05
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A brief summary of Woodford in Greater Manchester
Woodford is a village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, Greater Manchester. Situated 5.2 miles south of Stockport and 10.7 miles southeast of Manchester, it offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a relevant area for planning applications and development considerations in the region. It sits within the Stockport district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Woodford a particularly low-crime area.
Woodford has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Syddal Park, No data available for publication by HE. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Woodford 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 Woodford
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Woodford. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Woodford.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Woodford were full planning applications (14), outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 58% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.
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