Planning application
5 The Thorns Manchester M21 8GB
Works: Extension Loft or dormer Small domestic
Read from the description, not a valuation. How we read the register
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Erection of single-storey rear extension, associated elevational alterations to side elevation of existing house, and erection of side-facing dormer to roof.
As published by the council, reference PLA-2026-001162
Application record
- Reference
- PLA-2026-001162
- Type
- Householder planning permission
- Status
- Under Consultation
- Received
- 17 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 17 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Chorlton
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- M21 8GB
Comment by 9 September 2026
The council is taking comments on this application until then. Comments go to Manchester through their own planning portal.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
-
17 Aug 2026
Received by Manchester
-
24 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
-
Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 12 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Manchester took a median of 55 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
4 documents on file for this application
A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.
Trade members open them from here.
Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
This application is with Manchester for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Manchester decided householder applications in a median of 55 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About householder applications
Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
-
1 The Thorns Manchester M21 8GB
Works to trees - proposed pruning works to T1 - Cherry and Apple T2.
Granted Trees 3 docs -
1 The Thorns Manchester M21 8GB
Works to trees - proposed pruning works to T1 - Cherry and Apple T2.
Granted Trees 3 docs -
3 The Thorns Manchester M21 8GB
Works to trees - proposed pruning works to various trees within Chorltonville conservation area
Granted Trees 4 docs -
1 The Thorns Manchester M21 8GB
Mature cherry tree in rear garden. Pruning required for the health of the tree and to reduce canopy spread. Approx reduction of canopy by 20%.
Granted Trees 4 docs -
1 The Thorns Manchester M21 8GB
Works to trees - proposed felling of 2 x Holly tree in front garden and replace with a Hawthrorn tree
Granted Trees 8 docs -
7 East Meade Manchester M21 8GA
Works to tree - proposed felling of tree in the rear garden
Granted Trees 2 docs
Other householder applications
In Manchester
-
PLA-2026-000988 Granted
10 Belfield Road Manchester M20 6BH
Erection of single-storey rear extension.
-
PLA-2026-001337 Awaiting decision
6 Totnes Road Manchester M21 8XF
Elevational alterations and installation of raised rear decked area.
-
PLA-2026-001014 Granted
6 Shanklin Close Manchester M21 9RF
Installation of electric vehicle charging point.
-
PLA-2026-000626 Granted
52 Crumpsall Lane Manchester M8 5SG
Installation of rear dormer.
-
PLA-2026-000592 Granted
7 Hastings Avenue Manchester M21 9JS
External alterations to dwellinghouse including rendering of second floor front bay window and gable, alterations to windows and doors to the side and rear elevations and installation of raised terraced area and steps to the rear and removal of rear balcony.