Busk, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Busk, Greater Manchester.
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Planning applications in Busk are administered by Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Busk
Busk is a locality in Chadderton, situated in the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham, Greater Manchester. Located to the east of Chadderton town centre, it shares a border with Oldham's Westwood area, making it an important zone for potential planning applications and local development initiatives.
District: Oldham
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Area Information
- Admin district: Oldham
- Parliamentary constituency: Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton
- LSOA: Oldham 027B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Busk.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Busk.
- 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 Busk based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Busk.
- HOU/356351/26 - 20 Saint Hildas Drive Oldham OL1 2HH
1) Single storey rear extension 2) Rear dormer.
Status: Undecided | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-06-05 - HOU/356266/26 - 31 Westbourne Street Oldham OL9 6AR
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-05-20 - - 12 Harold Street Oldham OL9 6BB
Erection of external wall insulation to the rear and gable end of the property
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 4 Busk Walk Chadderton Oldham OL9 6SG
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Land North Of Ellen Street Oldham OL9 6QR
Erection of a new household and business storage facility (Use Class B8) and associated access, parking, and landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - CMU/355689/26 - 100 Main Road Oldham OL9 6JY
Prior approval for a change of use from an Office/Store (Class E) on the first floor to a flat (Class C3).
Status: Undecided | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-03-23 - - Oldham College Rochdale Road Oldham OL9 6AA
Prior approval application for the demolition of the existing polytunnels and shed/container.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 131 Ward Street Oldham OL1 2EQ
External wall insulation to the side and rear elevations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 126 Garforth Street Chadderton Oldham OL9 6RW
1) Single storey rear extension 2) Rear dormer 3) Alteration of main roof from hip to gable
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 100 Main Road Oldham OL9 6JY
Prior approval for a change of use from an Office/Store (Class E) on the first floor to a flat (Class C3).
Status: Undecided | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 25 Featherstall Road North Oldham OL9 6QA
Change of use of first floor flat to form a kitchen for the ground floor cafe and a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 187 Garforth Street Chadderton Oldham OL9 6RP
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - At The Side Of 1 Boundary Court And Between 169 And 171 Garforth Street Chadderton Oldham OL9 6RP
1 X Telegraph pole 10m in height at the South side of 1 Boundary Court Oldham/8/TP/10/5 1 X Telegraph pole 10m in height between 169 and 171 Garforth Street Oldham/8/TP/11/5
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-01-17
View full details - - Napier Windows Ltd Windsor Works Ellen Street Oldham OL9 6QR
Change of use from Window Factory (Class B2) to Restaurant and Office (Class E(b)), first floor extension to existing building and internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Tesco Stores Ltd Featherstall Road North Oldham OL9 6BW
Erection and display of 1no. Totem Pole with static internally illuminated signage displaying Greggs brand name, logo, and 'Drive-Thru' text.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Tesco Stores Ltd Featherstall Road North Oldham OL9 6BW
Minimal external changes to drive thru', including repositioning of drive thru' serving window hatch, main entrance door, and other minimal facade alterations (in relation to planning approval FUL/351
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - 5 Firdale Walk Chadderton Oldham OL9 6SJ
Erection of a first floor rear extension partially supported by a pillar
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - 13 Elverston Way Chadderton Oldham OL9 6SP
1) Single storey front extension. 2) Two storey rear extension. 3) Addition of window to first floor of existing side elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - 112 Main Road Oldham OL9 6JY
Prior approval relating to the erection of a single storey rear extension with a maximum length of 5m, maximum height of 4m and height to eaves of 2.40m
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Oldham | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - 122 Chadderton Way Oldham OL1 2EW
Change of use of part of ground floor of an existing dwelling house into office with new shopfront, internal remodelling of the dwelling and the erection of a rear dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2024-05-29
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A brief summary of Busk in Greater Manchester
Busk is a locality in Chadderton, situated in the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham, Greater Manchester. Located to the east of Chadderton town centre, it shares a border with Oldham's Westwood area, making it an important zone for potential planning applications and local development initiatives. It sits within the Oldham district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Busk a particularly low-crime area.
Busk has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Busk 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 Busk
In the last 24 months, 86 planning applications were submitted near Busk. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Busk may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Busk slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Busk were full planning applications (31), outline applications (8), discharge of conditions (8). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 9 medium-scale applications, 56 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 31 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 54 applications
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