European House, European Toughened Glass (Manchester) Ltd Bird Hall Lane Cheadle Heath Stockport Stockport SK3 0XX

Pending DC/098916
Council
Date received
24 Apr 2026
Date validated
14 May 2026
Postcode
SK3 0XX

Description

Change of use of an existing vacant industrial unit (Use Class B2) to mixed use comprising an indoor padel sports facility (Use Class (d)) and Use Class B2 space. The proposal comprises the installation of multiple indoor padel courts within the existing building, with associated ancillary facilities including reception area, gym, changing rooms and WCs, bar and kitchen, office/consultation rooms, plant and storage areas. Minor external alterations are limited to the formation of a new main entrance and a secondary means of escape.

Stockport
Planning Authority Score
8.1/10
Excellent
#22 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Stockport is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #37 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
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Stockport decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #27 of 292
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #62 of 292
81%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #37 of 292
32%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #74 of 292
93%
Minor dwellings approved
59 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
14 decided (10+ homes)
87%
Change of use approved
52 decided
1,293
Total decisions
64 refused in 2025