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33 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Bamford · updated daily · Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council

Only 9 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 33 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Planning in Bamford

Approved
89%
32 of 36 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

Decided by Rochdale Metropolitan Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Bamford

Postcode districts

OL11 122 applications in the last 12 monthsOL12 107 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 Bamford

Bamford is a suburban area located in the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, Greater Manchester. Once part of Lancashire, it transitioned from a township within the civil parish of Middleton to its current residential status, situated to the west of Rochdale town centre. This area presents opportunities for planning applications aimed at residential development and community enhancement. The settlement has a population of approximately 9,693. It sits within the Rochdale district.

The area around Bamford has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bamford 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 Bamford, 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, 48 planning applications were submitted near Bamford. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (22), outline applications (6), amendments (4).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bamford?
In the last 24 months, 48 planning applications were submitted near Bamford. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Bamford?
The average planning decision time near Bamford is 66 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 Bamford?
The planning approval rate near Bamford is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bamford?
The most common type of planning application near Bamford is full planning applications, with 22 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bamford?
You can search and track planning applications near Bamford on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.