Planning permission in Tameside

In the last 12 months, 88.1% of home project applications were approved in Tameside (160 decided): extensions, loft conversions and similar work. A typical home project decision takes about eight weeks (median 56 days).

Across all application types, 88.7% of 2,887 applications decided since January 2023 were approved. Based on Tameside's public planning register. Data last updated: 23 August 2026.

3,626Total applications

2,887Decided

88.7%Approval rate (of decided)

2,560 Approved+327 Refused+169 Withdrawn+558 Pending+12 Outcome not determined=3,626 Total

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By Development Category

All applications on record, not only the last 12 months.

Category	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
Full planning applications	1,519	1,349	170	88.8%
Discharging planning conditions	316	313	3	99.1%
Protected tree works (TPO)	295	276	19	93.6%
Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development)	214	185	29	86.4%
Prior approval (permitted development)	103	62	41	60.2%
Minor amendment to an approved scheme (S96a)	95	87	8	91.6%
Advertisement Consent	76	63	13	82.9%
Listed Building Consent	56	55	1	98.2%
Certificate of lawfulness (existing use)	42	39	3	92.9%
Tree works in a conservation area	34	33	1	97.1%
Change of Use	33	20	13	60.6%
Phone masts and telecoms	31	16	15	51.6%
Other*	73	62	11	mixed types

* Other combines smaller categories: Demolition (15), Notification of Solar PV Equipment (13), Outline Planning (10), Reserved matters (detail after outline approval) (6), Home extensions and alterations (householder) (6), Screening Application Env Assessment (5), Notification Of Private Act Works (5), Non-Material Change To Existing Consent (5), Notification Of Agricultural Development (3), Fell/Prune Trees In A Conservation Area (2), Permission In Principle (Stage One) (2), Notification Of Ground Based Mast (1).

Quarterly Trend

The most recent three years. Earlier decisions are included in the totals above but not in this chart.

Quarter	Decided	Approved	Approval rate
Q3 2023	86	82	95.3%
Q4 2023	224	204	91.1%
Q1 2024	228	201	88.2%
Q2 2024	237	202	85.2%
Q3 2024	281	260	92.5%
Q4 2024	223	207	92.8%
Q1 2025	210	182	86.7%
Q2 2025	235	207	88.1%
Q3 2025	236	208	88.1%
Q4 2025	215	187	87.0%
Q1 2026	215	179	83.3%
Q2 2026	49	39	79.6%
Q3 2026 (quarter in progress)	22	20	90.9%

By Ward

The 12 wards with the most decided applications, across all years. 350 further decided applications fall in wards not shown.

Among wards with at least 20 decided applications, approval rates range from 84.7% in Hyde Werneth to 95.9% in Longdendale, a gap of 11.2 percentage points.

Ward	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
Ashton-under-Lyne St Peters	253	227	26	89.7%
Longdendale	218	209	9	95.9%
Hyde Werneth	196	166	30	84.7%
Denton North East	180	159	21	88.3%
Stalybridge South	176	161	15	91.5%
Denton West	167	149	18	89.2%
Droylsden East	165	142	23	86.1%
Mossley	155	138	17	89.0%
Stalybridge North	153	137	16	89.5%
Ashton-under-Lyne St Michaels	151	130	21	86.1%
Audenshaw	150	131	19	87.3%
Hyde Godley	146	128	18	87.7%

Frequently asked questions

What is the planning approval rate in Tameside?

In the last 12 months, 88.1% of home project applications (extensions, loft conversions and similar work) were approved in Tameside, based on 160 decided applications. Across all application types, 88.7% of 2,887 applications decided since January 2023 were approved.

How long does a planning decision take in Tameside?

The median time from submission to decision for home project applications decided in Tameside in the last 12 months was 56 days (about eight weeks). Times vary case by case.

Do I need planning permission in Tameside?

It depends on the project and the property. Many home projects fall under permitted development rights, but constraints such as conservation areas, listed buildings and Article 4 directions change what needs permission at a specific address. See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.

Do I need a planning consultant in Tameside?

Many home projects do not need one. A straightforward extension on an unconstrained property is often handled directly with the council, or with an architect or agent preparing the drawings. A consultant is more likely to earn their fee where the site is constrained, the council has refused similar schemes, or an appeal is in prospect. Understanding your property's constraints and the council's recent decisions first makes any conversation with a professional a better-informed one.

Planning guides

Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights, Article 4 directions and planning costs.

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