Planning and building regulations

Information on all aspects of planning, building and conservation activities within Stockport.

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Planning

Find information about planning, including if planning permission is required, change of use and how to apply.
Building regulations

Helping you comply with the requirements of the building regulations to produce a successful building.
Planning policy

Providing planning policy advice and developing planning guidance.
Conservation and heritage

Information about listed buildings, conservation areas and conservation led regeneration projects.
Self-build and custom build housing register

We're developing a register of people who express an interest in buying serviced plots of land to build their own home.
Brownfield First

We're continuing to support and promote a ‘Brownfield First’ approach to new development in the borough.

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Have your say on the local plan! The consultation closes on 8 November 2026

The local plan has now reached the next consultation stage; the final opportunity to comment before the plan is submitted for examination by an independent Planning Inspector. We're asking for comments on whether the plan is legally compliant and sound.

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Planning and building regulations

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Brownfield First

Have your say on the local plan! The consultation closes on 8 November 2026