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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 (325 decided)
83.4%
Manchester overall (13,750 decided)
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
Approved
Erection of a single storey extension at front of premises to provide additional · Thu 12 Feb 2026
Refused
Erection of two storey side extension and single storey rear extension · Tue 16 Dec 2025
Approved
Proposed new roof over existing two storey extension, proposed porch following r · Tue 16 Dec 2025
Approved

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 13,750 decisions.

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