Planning applications in Atherton
Last application update 18 Jul 2026
See what's happening with planning in Atherton: 822 planning applications tracked so far.
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Status breakdown
Other (429)
- Granted with conditions381
- Withdrawn48
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10 Somerset Road Atherton Manchester M46 9PG
Granted with conditionsTwo storey side/rear extension and single storey rear extension, along with bay window and canopy to front
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10 Millbrook Avenue Atherton Manchester M46 9LL
GrantedSingle storey rear extension projecting 7.87 metres, height to the eaves 2.42 metres and height to the ridge 3.96 metres
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55 Marlborough Road Atherton Manchester M46 9LT
Granted with conditionsSingle storey rear extension together with extension and alteration to rear dormer and external alterations to fenestration
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Collier Brook Farm Bag Lane Atherton Manchester M46 0JY
GrantedCondition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.7 (EV Car Chargers), Condition 10 (Mineworks Treatment Validation Report), Condition No.16 (Part O…
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21 Carr Brook Drive Atherton Manchester M46 9HT
UndecidedSingle storey rear extension with an overall projection of 4 metres, height to the eaves 2.5 metres and height to the ridge 3 metres
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Vacant Land Railway Street Atherton
GrantedCondition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.7 (Drainage Strategy) in respect of approved application A/23/96564/FULL
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Pavement Outside 204 Bolton Road Bolton Road Atherton M46 9HW
Granted with conditionsRelocation of Traffic bus shelter with internally illuminated double-sided paper advertisement unit
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Collier Brook Farm Bag Lane Atherton Manchester M46 0JY
GrantedCondition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.3 (Materials) in respect of approved application A/22/93496/MAJOR
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Driving Test Centre 5 Gibfield Park Avenue Gibfield Park Atherton Manchester M46 0SU
Granted with conditionsDecarbonisation works including external condenser
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129 Gadbury Fold Atherton Manchester M46 0GN
UndecidedTwo storey extension to front following demolition of open porch and erection of 2.4m high boundary wall to rear
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155 Crawford Avenue Tyldesley Manchester M29 8LS
UndecidedSingle storey rear extension projecting 5.2 metres, height to the eaves 2.86 metres and height to top of roof lantern 3.25 metres
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155 Crawford Avenue Tyldesley Manchester M29 8LS
UndecidedCertificate of Lawful Development for proposed porch to front, rear dormer and Juliette balcony following removal of chimney
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Belong Atherton 55 Mealhouse Lane Atherton Manchester M46 0EU
Granted with conditionsInstallation of a replacement 4 metre high internally illuminated double sided, free standing totem
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Driving Test Centre 5 Gibfield Park Avenue Gibfield Park Atherton Manchester M46 0SU
UndecidedInstallation of roof mounted solar panels and 2 EV charging points
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36 Stanley Street Atherton Manchester M46 0AB
Granted with conditionsSingle storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear extension
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271 Bolton Road Atherton Manchester M46 9HG
GrantedSingle storey rear extension projecting 4.85 metres, height to the eaves 2.79 metres and height to the ridge 3.95 metres
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24 Flapper Fold Lane Atherton Manchester M46 0FA
GrantedCertificate of Lawful Development for the existing use of a property as a 5 bed, 5 person house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4) together with single…
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54 Everest Road Atherton Manchester M46 9WT
Granted with conditionsPart single storey part two storey side extension together with alterations to fenestrations
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St Richards Roman Catholic Primary School Flapper Fold Lane Atherton Manchester M46 0HA
UndecidedCondition Discharge application to discharge Condition No.3 (Fencing design & Colour), Condition No.4 (Contractors Compound Submission), Condition No.5 (Tree…
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71 Bee Fold Lane Atherton Manchester M46 0TT
GrantedCertificate of lawful development for proposed single storey rear extension
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Land To The West Of Stothert Street Atherton
GrantedNon-Material Amendment application in respect of previously approved application A/23/95356/MAJOR
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9 Elsdon Drive Atherton Manchester M46 9GX
Granted with conditionsFirst floor extension over garage and single storey extension to rear
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Footpath To Side Of 129 Devonshire Road Atherton
GrantedPrior notification of installation of a 15m steel pole to support fibre cables and radio antennae together with associated cabinets housing electronic…
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Parklee Community School Wardour Street Atherton Manchester M46 0AR
GrantedPrior notification for installation of roof mounted solar panels
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4 Murray Street Atherton Manchester M46 0BH
Granted with conditionsSingle storey rear extension with render to match existing
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52 Lambeth Street Atherton Manchester M46 0LS
GrantedSingle storey rear extension with a projection of 3.5 metres, height eaves 2.25 metres and height to the ridge 3.72 metres
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11 Worthing Grove Atherton Manchester M46 0LP
RefusedCertificate of lawful development for proposed change of use from a dwelling (Use Class C3) to a childrens residential home for up to 1 child (Use Class C2)
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Laburnum Rovers Football Club Crilly Park Spa Road Atherton
Granted with conditions4 Padel Tennis Court enclosures with canopy roofs and floodlights, along with siting of converted storage container providing reception/changing rooms and…
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Footpath Corner Of Prestwich Street And Tavistock Street Atherton
WithdrawnPrior notification of installation of a 15m steel pole to support fibre cables and radio antennae together with associated cabinets housing electronic…
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Collier Brook Farm Bag Lane Atherton Manchester M46 0JY
GrantedCondition Discharge application to Discharge Condition No.9 (Foul & Surface Water Drainage) in respect of approved application A/22/93496/MAJOR
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