What percentage of planning applications does Stockport approve?

Stockport approves approximately 95% of planning applications, based on 262 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Stockport decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 262 planning decisions published by Stockport.

What is the refusal rate for Stockport planning applications?

Stockport refuses approximately 5% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Stockport?

The typical planning application in Stockport takes 5.9 weeks from validation to decision, which is within the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 415 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how Stockport compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in Stockport

Data last updated July 2026. We’re working on a refresh.

2 months ago

Double storey front/side extension and single storey front/side extensions

DC/099351 · Brmhll Sth And Woodford (Bram)

Approved

2 months ago

Single Storey Rear Extension

DC/099345 · Brmhll Sth And Woodford (Bram)

Approved

2 months ago

Single storey rear/side extension

DC/099342 · Manor (Stck)

Approved

2 months ago

Single storey side extension

DC/099322 · Heald Green (Chea)

Approved

2 months ago

Formation of a gable roof, rear dormer extension, increase to height of ridge, f

DC/099303 · Heald Green (Chea)

Approved

2 months ago

Single storey extension to the side and rear

DC/099299 · Chdle East & Chdle Hulme North (Chea)

Approved

2 months ago

Replace the existing composite decking structure and steps with two block & beam

DC/098853 · Davenport & Cale Green (Stck)

Approved

2 months ago

Horse Chestnut at the front of the property. The tree died and a limb fell in th

DC/099507 · Brmhll Sth And Woodford (Bram)

Approved

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About this data

This page analyses 262 planning decisions made by Stockport, from June 2025 to July 2026. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Stockport planning approval rates page.

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