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Planning in Acre

Approved
87%
20 of 23 decided
Decision time
about 15 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Acre in the last 24 months, from Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Acre

Postcode districts

OL1 152 applications in the last 12 monthsOL2 164 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Acre

Acre, located in Greater Manchester, is a unit of land area commonly used in both the British imperial and US customary systems. Defined as one chain by one furlong, it equates to 4,840 square yards or approximately 4,047 square metres, making it a key measurement for planning applications and land use in the area. Understanding this unit is essential for anyone involved in property development or land management within Acre.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Acre a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Acre planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Acre, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Acre. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 105 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (6), amendments (3), outline applications (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Acre?
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Acre. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Acre?
The average planning decision time near Acre is 105 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Acre?
The planning approval rate near Acre is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Acre?
The most common type of planning application near Acre is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Acre?
You can search and track planning applications near Acre on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.