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262 in the last 90 days63 in the last 3014 in the last 1492% approveddecisions typically take 83 days

Source: Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 426 · received or decided in the last 90 days

34 Hurstwood Close Oldham OL8 2XL
Single storey rear extension.
PendingReceived 23 Oct 2026HOU/356970/26
47 Leicester Road Failsworth Oldham M35 0GW
Single storey rear extension.
PendingReceived 23 Oct 2026HOU/356982/26
Rock Farm Huddersfield Road Delph Oldham OL3 5LU
1. Single storey rear extension 2. Raising eaves and ridge of existing rear extension 3. Raising eaves and ridge of main dwelling 4. Alterations to front porch including catslide roof 5. Alterations to external elevations.
PendingReceived 23 Oct 2026HOU/357005/26
36 Argyll Road Chadderton Oldham OL9 8AL
Part single storey part two storey rear extension.
PendingReceived 23 Oct 2026HOU/357013/26
8 Mallow Close Oldham OL9 6AN
Part two storey, part single storey rear extension
PendingReceived 20 Oct 2026HOU/356960/26

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council received?

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council received 1,273 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 92%.

How long does Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council take to decide applications?

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council takes an average of 83 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council?

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council approves 92% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council?

Submit your representation to Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal.

Can I appeal an Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 464 appeals were lodged against Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 28% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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Rear extensions Loft conversions Householder applications Tree works & TPO Listed building consent Change of use Annexes & granny flats Solar panels Barn conversions Basement extensions

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Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council, commonly referred to as Oldham Council, serves as the local authority for the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham in Greater Manchester, England. As a metropolitan borough council, it oversees the majority of local government services in the area and has been a key member of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority since 2011, playing an important role in regional planning and development initiatives.

The council area encompasses 85 towns and villages, including Chadderton, Failsworth, Oldham, Royton and Shaw. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council received 1,273 planning applications. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (297), discharge of conditions (78), outline applications (66). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

464 planning appeals were lodged against Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council decisions, of which 118 were allowed and 302 were dismissed (28% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.