Higher Openshaw Community School Saunton Road Manchester M11 1AJ
Awaiting decision
145290/VO/2026
Description
City Council Development for the erection of new dedicated SEN modular block with canopy following removal of temporary modular classroom block.
6.4/10
Planning Authority Score
#76 of 282
Manchester ranks #132 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).
Manchester decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #163 of 282
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #127 of 282
73%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #132 of 282
30%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #47 of 282
75%
Minor dwellings approved
80 decided (1-9 homes)
98%
Major dwellings approved
43 decided (10+ homes)
70%
Change of use approved
44 decided
1,813
Total decisions
232 refused in 2025