Philips High School, Higher Lane, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 7PH Data via plota.co.uk

73223 - Full Withdrawn

Proposal

Construction of full-size synthetic turf pitch, including a 3m perimeter safety runoff; installation of perimeter panel fencing up to 4.5m high, internal spectator fencing approx. 1.1m high; LED floodlighting; designated goal storage and spectator areas, storage container for grounds maintenance equipment… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
19 May 2026
Validated
4 Jun 2026
Consultation
5 Jun 2026
Withdrawn
14 Jul 2026

Withdrawn on 14 Jul 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 18 Jul 2026

Bury
Planning Authority Score
7.5/10
Good
#41 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Bury is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #61 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Bury decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #191 of 296
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #99 of 296
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #61 of 296
32%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #64 of 296
59%
Minor dwellings approved
61 decided (1-9 homes)
78%
Major dwellings approved
9 decided (10+ homes)
79%
Change of use approved
63 decided
757
Total decisions
109 refused in the year to March 2026