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14 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Woodley · updated daily · Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council

Planning in Woodley

Approved
90%
38 of 42 decided
Decision time
about 5 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Woodley in the last 24 months, from Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Woodley

Postcode districts

SK14 253 applications in the last 12 monthsSK6 425 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Woodley

Woodley is a suburban area located in the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, Greater Manchester, primarily situated on the eastern bank of the Peak Forest Canal. It borders the towns of Bredbury and Romiley, and lies adjacent to the Tameside boundary at Gee Cross. Historically part of Cheshire, Woodley's name reflects its wooded landscape, meaning "a clearing in the wood," which may be relevant for planning applications that consider environmental and developmental impacts in the region. It sits within the Stockport district.

Property prices in Woodley show an average sale price of £306,120, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Woodley has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Woodley 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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To comment on or object to a planning application near Woodley, 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, 73 planning applications were submitted near Woodley. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.

The most common types were tree works (14), full planning applications (12), outline applications (10). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Woodley?
In the last 24 months, 73 planning applications were submitted near Woodley. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Woodley?
The average planning decision time near Woodley is 38 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 Woodley?
The planning approval rate near Woodley is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Woodley?
The most common type of planning application near Woodley is tree works applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Woodley?
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