Woodlands, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woodlands, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
Planning applications in Woodlands are administered by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Tameside
- Parliamentary constituency: Stalybridge and Hyde
- LSOA: Tameside 008C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woodlands.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woodlands.
- 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 Woodlands based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Woodlands.
- - 267 Mottram Road Stalybridge Tameside SK15 2RT
I am writing to you inquiring if there is a TPO on a Lime tree that is growing on the property of my next door neighbours 269, Mottram Road. The branches of the said tree are now resting on the roof o
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tameside | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - 26/00042/TPO - 267 Mottram Road Stalybridge Tameside SK15 2RT
I am writing to you inquiring if there is a TPO on a Lime tree that is growing on the property of my next door neighbours 269, Mottram Road. The branches of the said tree are now resting on the roof o
Status: Undecided | Council: Tameside | Date: 2026-07-03 - 26/00040/TPO - 232 Mottram Road Stalybridge Tameside SK15 2RY
Tree Works
Status: Undecided | Council: Tameside | Date: 2026-07-02 - 26/00037/TPO - 21 Fern Bank Close Stalybridge Tameside SK15 2RZ
Horse chestnut at front of property. Full removal of large secondary arm back to trunk which hangs over the property. Reasons for removal, squirrels getting into loft of the property, is blocking ligh
Status: Undecided | Council: Tameside | Date: 2026-06-29 - - 21 Fern Bank Close Stalybridge Tameside SK15 2RZ
Horse chestnut at front of property. Full removal of large secondary arm back to trunk which hangs over the property. Reasons for removal, squirrels getting into loft of the property, is blocking ligh
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tameside | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - 26/00035/TPO - 22 Fern Bank Close Stalybridge Tameside SK15 2RZ
Maple tree (I think) it has helicopter type seeds. The removal of the tree and replanting of a smaller tree in its place. This tree has previously been pollarded and now showing signs of rot in the la
Status: Undecided | Council: Tameside | Date: 2026-06-15 - 26/00469/FUL - 16 Ashes Lane Stalybridge Tameside SK15 2RH
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Drawings) and Condition 4 (Obscure Glazed Windows) of planning permission 25/00243/FUL (Demolition of existing single-storey rear extension and erection of a single
Status: Undecided | Council: Tameside | Date: 2026-06-10 - 26/00030/TPO - 9 Acresbrook Stalybridge Tameside SK15 2QT
Tree Works
Status: Undecided | Council: Tameside | Date: 2026-05-29 - - 9 Acresbrook Stalybridge Tameside SK15 2QT
Tree Works
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tameside | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - 174 Mottram Old Road Stalybridge Tameside SK15 2SZ
Single storey rear extension. The length of the extension from the rear of the original house 4.38m. Maximum height of the extension 3.35m. Maximum height of eaves 3.35m
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Tameside | Date: 2026-03-02
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A brief summary of Woodlands in Greater Manchester
Woodlands is a settlement located in Greater Manchester, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Woodlands a particularly low-crime area.
Woodlands has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Woodlands includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Huddersfield Narrow Canal SSSI; 4 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, Woodlands 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 Woodlands
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Woodlands. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 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 Woodlands.
The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Woodlands were tree works (4), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.