Belfield, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Belfield, Greater Manchester.
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Planning applications in Belfield are administered by Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Belfield
Belfield is a residential area located in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, positioned approximately 1.3 miles east-northeast of Rochdale's town centre. It is situated at the junction of the River Beal and River Roch, with the Rochdale Canal marking its eastern boundary, which separates it from the Firgrove area of Milnrow. This strategic location may influence planning applications related to residential development and infrastructure in the vicinity.
District: Rochdale
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £207,814 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rochdale
- Parliamentary constituency: Rochdale
- LSOA: Rochdale 013A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Belfield.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Belfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
29 planning applications found near Belfield.
- - 258 Albert Royds Street, Rochdale, OL16 2UE
Single-storey rear extension and insertion of door to the rear elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - 23 THORNBUSH WAY, ROCHDALE, OL16 2YG
Two storey side, single storey rear and front porch extensions including roof lights
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - 185 Croxton Avenue, Rochdale, OL16 2YR
Proposed single-storey rear and first floor side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 3 CLOVER VIEW, ROCHDALE, OL16 2YX
Erection of one dwelling house with associated car parking and landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - 32 Firgrove Gardens, Rochdale, OL16 3AF
Two storey rear extension and front porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 308 Milnrow Road, Rochdale, OL16 5BU
Single storey side conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 311 KINGSWAY, ROCHDALE, OL16 5BX
Removal of existing building and structures and installation of 5no. jet wash bays, erection of outbuildings, perimeter fencing with access gates and parking area
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 327 Milnrow road, Rochdale, OL16 5BU
Application to vary condition 2 (Plans) of planning permission 25/00891/HOUS in order to increase the scale of the approved extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 9 Merinall Close, Rochdale, OL16 5BY
First floor rear extension together with formation of pitched roof to existing single storey rear extension, installation of new first floor side window and alterations to existing first floor rear wi
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 2 KAGE CLOSE, NEWBOLD, ROCHDALE, OL16 5AQ
Single storey side extension with conversion of garage and alteration to fenestration
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Land adjacent to 1 DOBFIELD ROAD, ROCHDALE, OL16 3AW
Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (Plans) of planning permission 20/01093/FUL to include the installation of air source heat pumps
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 327 MILNROW ROAD, ROCHDALE, OL16 5BU
Prior approval for a proposed single storey rear extension measuring 2.70m from the original dwelling (with a maximum height of 2.60m and height to eaves to 3.60m)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 5 NEWFIELD CLOSE, ROCHDALE, OL16 2YJ
Part two, part single-storey side and rear extensions, front porch extension following demolition to existing detached garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 11 St Anns Road, Rochdale, OL16 5AB
Prior approval for a proposed single storey rear extension measuring 4m from the original dwelling (with a maximum height of 3.2m and height to eaves to 2.9m
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 160 BELFIELD ROAD, ROCHDALE, OL16 2XT
Two storey rear extension and alterations to the front elevation fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 6 Eclipse Close, Rochdale, OL16 2YU
Two storey side, part single storey part two storey rear extensions and front porch extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 31 Rosefield Crescent, Rochdale, OL16 5BD
Two storey side extension and part two storey/part single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 276 MILNROW ROAD, ROCHDALE, OL16 5BQ
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a rear dormer extension with alterations to roof to form gable wall and alteration to side fenestration
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 14 Margaret Avenue Rochdale OL16 5BG
Prior approval for a proposed single storey rear extension measuring 6m from the original dwelling (with a maximum height of 3m and height to eaves to 2.650m)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - 3 Cotton Hill Off Dobfield Road Rochdale OL16 3FX
Removal of T42 (Ash) subject to Tree Preservation Order 034.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-09-19
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A brief summary of Belfield in Greater Manchester
Belfield is a residential area located in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, positioned approximately 1.3 miles east-northeast of Rochdale's town centre. It is situated at the junction of the River Beal and River Roch, with the Rochdale Canal marking its eastern boundary, which separates it from the Firgrove area of Milnrow. This strategic location may influence planning applications related to residential development and infrastructure in the vicinity. It sits within the Rochdale district.
Property prices in Belfield show an average sale price of £207,814, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Belfield a particularly low-crime area.
Belfield has one conservation area within its boundaries: Clegg Village. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Belfield includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Rochdale Canal SSSI; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Rochdale Canal. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Belfield 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.
Planning Activity in Belfield
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Belfield. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of -55 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Belfield.
The average decision time of -55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Belfield were full planning applications (22), outline applications (9), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 58% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 35 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Newbold planning applications
- Firgrove planning applications
- Milnrow planning applications
- Little Clegg planning applications
- Rochdale planning applications
- Hurstead planning applications
- Greengate planning applications
- Smallbridge planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.