Buckley, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Buckley, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · Town
Planning applications in Buckley are administered by Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Buckley
Buckley is a suburban area located in the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, Greater Manchester. Nestled along Buckley Brook and elevated by the South Pennines, it lies just 1.2 miles south-southwest of Wardle and 1.3 miles north-northeast of Rochdale's town centre. The area features a mix of farmland, residential properties, and notable institutions such as a prison, making it a diverse locale for potential planning applications.
District: Rochdale
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £232,860 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rochdale
- Parliamentary constituency: Rochdale
- LSOA: Rochdale 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Buckley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Buckley.
- 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 Buckley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Buckley.
- - Land adjacent to Great Howarth School, Great Howarth, Rochdale, OL12 9HJ
Change of use of existing hardstanding to school car parking for up to five years and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Between 79 & 81 Great Howarth Rochdale OL12 9HE
Regulation 5 for the installation of 1no' new 8m light wooden pole- Constraints - N/A
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - O/S 86 Buckley Lane Rochdale OL12 9ED
Installation of 10m high wooden pole o/s 86 Buckley Lane (Constraints - on Adopted Highway)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2025-02-04
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A brief summary of Buckley in Greater Manchester
Buckley is a suburban area located in the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, Greater Manchester. Nestled along Buckley Brook and elevated by the South Pennines, it lies just 1.2 miles south-southwest of Wardle and 1.3 miles north-northeast of Rochdale's town centre. The area features a mix of farmland, residential properties, and notable institutions such as a prison, making it a diverse locale for potential planning applications. It sits within the Rochdale district.
Property prices in Buckley show an average sale price of £232,860, 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 Buckley a particularly low-crime area.
Buckley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wardle. 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 Buckley includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Buckley
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Buckley. Of these, 57% were approved, with an average decision time of -174 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 Buckley.
The average decision time of -174 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Buckley were full planning applications (11), outline applications (11), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Great Howarth planning applications
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- Dearnley planning applications
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- 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.