SK2 5HF Data via plota.co.uk

Pending DC/098716
Date received
1 Jun 2026
Date validated
1 Jun 2026
Postcode
SK2 5HF

Description

Stockport Council has received political approval to progress the design of new highways improvement scheme, funded by central governments City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement. The scheme includes the widening of Marple Road to the northwest to increase the carriageway and footway width, in order to extend the left turn lane onto Dooley Lane and improve the eastbound bus stop facilities. These works are subject to the approval of the Full Business Case by TfGM. Widening of the carriageway will require the removal of 14 and potential canopy lifting of 2 protected trees as detailed in the appended Arboricultural Impact Assessment. A copy of the AIA and supporting documents is appended to this application. TPO 1aE. Data via plota.co.uk

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Stockport
Planning Authority Score
8/10
Excellent
#27 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Stockport is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #46 out of 296. 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, the year to March 2026
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #29 of 296
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #61 of 296
79%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #46 of 296
32%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #70 of 296
91%
Minor dwellings approved
64 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
13 decided (10+ homes)
82%
Change of use approved
49 decided
1,318
Total decisions
64 refused in the year to March 2026