Northenden Ward planning approval rate
Northenden Ward ward in Manchester has a 83.4% approval rate based on 325 planning decisions. Manchester overall: 87.9%.
Last updated: March 2026
83.4%
ward approval rate
325
Decisions
271
Approved
54
Refused
87.9%
Manchester average
Northenden Ward is 4.5 percentage points below the Manchester average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Northenden Ward compares
Northenden Ward ward
83.4%
Manchester overall
87.9%
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Recent decisions in Northenden Ward
Erection of two-storey and single-storey rear extension, single-storey to sides · Mon 16 Feb 2026
Erection of a single storey extension at front of premises to provide additional · Thu 12 Feb 2026
Erection of two storey side extension and single storey rear extension · Tue 16 Dec 2025
Proposed new roof over existing two storey extension, proposed porch following r · Tue 16 Dec 2025
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 13,750 decisions.