Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
Planning applications in Wythenshawe are administered by Manchester City Council. View the full Manchester City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wythenshawe
Wythenshawe, located in Greater Manchester, is an expansive area historically part of Cheshire before becoming part of the City of Manchester in 1931. Known for its significant housing developments initiated in the 1920s, Wythenshawe is notable for being the largest council estate in Europe, covering approximately 11 square miles (28 km²). This unique status makes it a key area for planning applications and urban development initiatives.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Manchester
- Parliamentary constituency: Wythenshawe and Sale East
- LSOA: Manchester 053E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wythenshawe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wythenshawe.
- 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 Wythenshawe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
95 planning applications found near Wythenshawe.
- - 2 Rothley Avenue Manchester M22 8EX
Retention of part-single, part two-storey side extension, including hip to gable conversion and insertion of rear dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - 13 Olney Avenue Manchester M22 8AB
Use of existing dwellinghouse (Use Class C3a) to provide residential care accommodation (Use Class C2) for up to 4 persons.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - 2B Alders Road Manchester M22 8FG
Use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) as a Children's Care Home (Use Class C2) providing care for one or two children with staff working on a rota basis, with a carer sleeping overnight.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 7 Glendevon Close Manchester M22 8FB
Use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) as a Children's Care Home (Use Class C2) providing care for 1 or 2 children with staff working on a rota basis, with a carer sleeping overnight.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Benchill Primary School Benchill Road Manchester M22 8EJ
Discharge of Conditions 5 (Construction Management Plan) and 6 (Travel Plan) attached to Planning Permission 143417/FO/2025.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 36 Rushey Road Manchester M22 8BP
Erection of a single-story rear extension to create a larger kitchen-diner.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 2B Alders Road Manchester M22 8FG
Use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) as a Children's Care Home (Use Class C2) providing care for 1 or 2 children with staff working on a rota basis, with a carer sleeping overnight.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 17 Harbury Crescent Manchester M22 8LX
Erection of a single-storey side extension with elevational alterations to rear elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Former Site Of 34 Benchill Road Manchester M22 8LF
Discharge of Condition 18b (Environmental Standards Statement Verification) attached to planning permission 137919/FO/2023
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-09-25
View full details - - 173 Hollyhedge Road Manchester M22 8UE
Erection of a single storey extension at front of premises to provide additional storage space
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - Benchill Primary School Benchill Road Manchester M22 8EJ
Erection of a single storey extension together with outdoor play area and canopy
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - 1A Haveley Road Manchester M22 8FD
Erection of a 3 storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - 54 Hollyhedge Road Manchester M22 8HN
Erection of single storey rear extension and front extension to existing porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-08-05
View full details - - Benchill Primary School Benchill Road Manchester M22 8EJ
Prior Approval application for the installation of roof top solar PV equipment (maximum kWp of 62.56)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - The Enterprise Centre 34 Benchill Road Manchester M22 8LF
Application to discharge condition 17 (Secured by Design) attached to planning permission 137919/FO/2023
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-06-27
View full details - - 34 Benchill Road Manchester M22 8LF
Discharge of condition 15 (drainage) attached to planning permission referenced 137919/FO/2023.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - Footpath Outside 100 Brownley Road Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 8UD
Two digital 75 inch LCD display screen, one on each side of the Street Hub unit.
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-04-23
View full details - - Footway Outside 187 Hollyhedge Road Manchester M22 8UE
Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - Footway Outside 187 Hollyhedge Road Manchester M22 8UE
Two digital 75 inch LCD display screen, one on each side of the Street Hub unit.
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - 34 Benchill Road Manchester M22 8LF
Discharge of conditions 19b (acoustic insulation - building) and 20a and b (acoustic insulation - external plant) attached to planning permission 137919/FO/2023.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-04-03
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A brief summary of Wythenshawe in Greater Manchester
Wythenshawe, located in Greater Manchester, is an expansive area historically part of Cheshire before becoming part of the City of Manchester in 1931. Known for its significant housing developments initiated in the 1920s, Wythenshawe is notable for being the largest council estate in Europe, covering approximately 11 square miles (28 km²). This unique status makes it a key area for planning applications and urban development initiatives.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wythenshawe a particularly low-crime area.
Wythenshawe has one conservation area within its boundaries: Northenden. 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 Wythenshawe includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Wythenshawe
In the last 24 months, 92 planning applications were submitted near Wythenshawe. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Wythenshawe maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Wythenshawe slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Wythenshawe were full planning applications (41), discharge of conditions (26), outline applications (20). Full planning applications account for 45% 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, 2 medium-scale applications, 89 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 72 applications
- Refused: 15 applications
- Awaiting decision: 5 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.