How long do planning decisions take near Chadderton?

The average planning decision time near Chadderton is 72 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 Chadderton?

The planning approval rate near Chadderton is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Chadderton?

The most common type of planning application near Chadderton is full planning applications, with 27 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Chadderton?

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Chadderton, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Chadderton, Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester · England · Town

Planning applications in Chadderton are administered by Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Chadderton

Chadderton, situated in the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham, Greater Manchester, lies along the River Irk and the Rochdale Canal, nestled in the foothills of the Pennines. Just 1 mile west of Oldham and conveniently located near the A627(M) motorway, it offers strategic access to surrounding areas, being 5 miles south of Rochdale and 6 miles north-east of Manchester. This positioning makes Chadderton a notable area for planning applications, reflecting its blend of residential and commercial development potential.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £228,525 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Oldham
Parliamentary constituency: Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton
LSOA: Oldham 036A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Chadderton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chadderton.

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 Chadderton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

13 planning applications found near Chadderton.

CBS2D/356324/26 · Received: Wed 03 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 23 Jun 2026 - St Marks Court Milne Street Chadderton Oldham OL9 0HZ
Change of use of part ground floor from a day centre (Class E) into 2 bedroom apartment (Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-06-23
HOU/356327/26 - 2 Lilac Grove Chadderton Oldham OL9 0EE
Erection of a part single part two storey side and rear extension, and erection of a front porch.
Status: Undecided | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-06-03
HOU/356224/26 - 5 Palm Grove Chadderton Oldham OL9 0DU
Demolition of conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-05-14
- Rear Of Viking House 449 Middleton Road Chadderton Oldham OL9 9LB
Change of Use of part of an existing storage and vehicle garage to include the use as commercial offices, including insertion of new entrance door and first floor window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-03-04
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- Chadderton Shopping Precinct Middleton Road Chadderton Oldham OL9 0LQ
Erection and display of 3x internally illuminated double-sided digital D6 displays.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-03-04
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- 15 Dalton Street Chadderton Oldham OL9 9HE
Erection of a rear outbuilding ancillary to the main dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-03-03
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- 9 Taylor Street Chadderton Oldham OL9 9HH
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: 2026-02-03
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- 48 Hunt Lane Chadderton Oldham OL9 9HW
Discharge of condition no. 4 (site investigation and foundation design) relating to app no. FUL/353872/24.
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-09-01
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- Chadderton A F C Ltd Andrew Street Chadderton Oldham OL9 0JT
Discharge of condition 3 (Highways) and condition 4 (secure cycle parking) relating to application FUL/349908/22.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-02-04
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- 64 Holly Grove Chadderton Oldham OL9 0DR
Erection of two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and front porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2024-04-24
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- In Grass In Front Of 32 Taylor Street ,Rear Of 36 Taylor Street Canon Tighe Court ,In The Grass At Side Of 12A Krokus Square, In The Grass Opposite 13 Ramsdale Street And In The Grass 15 Krokus Square Chadderton Oldham OL9 9HH
In grass in front of 32 Taylor Street 1 x 10m light wooden pole Rear of 36 Taylor Street Canon Tighe Court 1 x 10m light wooden pole In the grass at side of 12A Krokus Square 1 x 8 meter light wooden
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Oldham | Date: 2023-10-18
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- Grass Verge At The Junction Of Hunt Lane And Broadway Chadderton Oldham
1 x 10m light wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Oldham | Date: 2023-10-17
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- St Herberts Rc Primary School Edward Street Chadderton Oldham Oldham OL9 9SN
Discharge of condition no 4 relating to FUL/350099/22 - Arboricultural Method Statement and Tree Protection Plan
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oldham | Date: 2023-03-17
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A brief summary of Chadderton in Greater Manchester

Property prices in Chadderton show an average sale price of £228,525, 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 Chadderton a particularly low-crime area.

Chadderton 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.

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Planning Activity in Chadderton

In the last 24 months, 67 planning applications were submitted near Chadderton. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Chadderton.

The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Chadderton were full planning applications (27), discharge of conditions (8), outline applications (6). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 43 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: 23 applications
Refused: 3 applications
Awaiting decision: 41 applications

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