53 Chapel Street Heaton Mersey Stockport SK4 3AH Data via plota.co.uk

DC/100138 - Lawful Development Certificate Proposed Awaiting decision

Proposal

Single storey extension to the rear of the property to increase the size of the kitchen. 3 metre in length and 3.905 metres in width with bi fold doors across the back Matched brick on outside block - block on the inside and 100mm cavity with compliant insulation to suit. Skylights will be fitted in the roof of the extension. Reroute and add connection for the extra toilet. rerouting because the existing is in the way of the foundations so needs moving over 600mm with new ress bend and all new PVC pipe and underground pipe for downstairs loo Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
8 Sept 2026
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Validated
16 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 11 Nov 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 22 Oct 2026 and 29 Oct 2026, from Stockport's recent extensions.

Site constraints 3

Also on the record
Nature recovery project: Lost Wetlands; Local nature reserve 457 m away: Heaton Mersey Common; Inside the Stockport built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 18 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Council
Stockport
Application type
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed
Postcode
SK4 3AH
Received
8 Sept 2026
Validated
16 Sept 2026
Ward
Heatons South (Here)
Case officer
Show
Target decision
11 Nov 2026
Applicant
Show
Freehold owner
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Decision outlook

Day 18 of the 56-day target. Stockport usually decides extensions by day 41.

Day 1838 days to the 56-day target
87%decided within 8 weeks
94%approved
773decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Stockport in the last twelve months, from validation. Stockport decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 26 Sept 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15209875
Statutory expiry
11 Nov 2026
Env. assessment
No
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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Stockport decision statistics
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

Freehold owner: Information produced by HM Land Registry. © Crown copyright 2026. Source: HM Land Registry, UK and overseas companies that own property in England and Wales, September 2026 release.