How long do planning decisions take near Dale?

The average planning decision time near Dale is 96 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 Dale?

The planning approval rate near Dale is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Dale?

The most common type of planning application near Dale is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Dale?

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Dale, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Dale, Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester · England · settlement

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

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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 East and Saddleworth
LSOA: Oldham 020D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Dale based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Dale.

CEA/356416/26 · Received: Thu 18 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 18 Jun 2026 - 61 Palin Wood Road Delph Oldham OL3 5UW
Certificate of lawful application for proposed alterations to the existing elevations including relocation of front door, blocking up of existing utility door, new first floor glazing, widening of exi
Status: Undecided | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-06-18
CEA/356314/26 - 5 Ainley Wood Delph Oldham OL3 5HL
Certificate of lawful application for a proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-06-02
HOU/355756/26 - Springmere Lodge Lane Delph Oldham OL3 5TY
Single storey rear extension and rear garden landscaping works.
Status: Undecided | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-03-19
- Springmere Lodge Lane Delph Oldham OL3 5TY
Single storey rear extension and rear garden landscaping works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-02-23
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- Land To The North Of Delph Chapel Delph Lane Delph Oldham OL3 5HW
Discharge of conditions 3 (Material Approval), 4 (Drainage) and 6 (Remediation Strategy) associated with application FUL/354213/25.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-10-06
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- Land To The North Of Delph Chapel Delph Lane Delph Oldham OL3 5HW
Erection of 2 no. residential dwellings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-03-17
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- 24 Denshaw Road Delph Oldham OL3 5HA
Erection of a two storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2024-10-03
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- 30 Springwood Delph Oldham OL3 5HQ
Part single storey/part two storey side extension with balcony.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2024-06-07
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A brief summary of Dale in Greater Manchester

Dale is a settlement located in Greater Manchester, England.

Property prices in Dale 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 Dale a particularly low-crime area.

Dale 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, Dale 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 Dale

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Dale. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 96 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 Dale.

With an average of 96 days, decisions near Dale take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Dale were full planning applications (5), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 45% 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, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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