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Planning in Balderstone

Approved
89%
39 of 44 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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Around Balderstone

Postcode districts

OL16 146 applications in the last 12 monthsOL11 122 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Balderstone

Balderstone is a district and electoral ward within the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale in Greater Manchester, England. As of the 2011 census, the ward, officially known as Balderstone and Kirkholt, had a population of 10,422, reflecting a growing community that may influence local planning applications and development initiatives in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 10,422. It sits within the Rochdale district.

The area around Balderstone has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Balderstone 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 Balderstone, 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, 55 planning applications were submitted near Balderstone. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (26), outline applications (8), discharge of conditions (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Balderstone?
In the last 24 months, 55 planning applications were submitted near Balderstone. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Balderstone?
The average planning decision time near Balderstone is 65 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 Balderstone?
The planning approval rate near Balderstone is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Balderstone?
The most common type of planning application near Balderstone is full planning applications, with 26 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Balderstone?
You can search and track planning applications near Balderstone on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.