Rectory Cottage Ford Lane Manchester M22 4NQ

Awaiting decision 145445/TCA/2026
Council
Date received
16 Mar 2026
Date validated
16 Mar 2026
Postcode
M22 4NQ

Description

Works to trees: Proposed crown reduction (by up to 2.5m) to 2no. sycamore trees and 1no. Holly tree along with removing ivy from main trunk and removal of dead tree. Nick Bailey Tree Surgeons has been consulted and will carry out the works.

Manchester
Planning Authority Score
6.5/10
Good
#80 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Manchester ranks #131 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).

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Manchester decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #167 of 292
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #131 of 292
68%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #131 of 292
30%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #49 of 292
75%
Minor dwellings approved
80 decided (1-9 homes)
98%
Major dwellings approved
43 decided (10+ homes)
70%
Change of use approved
44 decided
1,813
Total decisions
232 refused in 2025