Delph, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Delph, Greater Manchester.
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About Delph
Delph is a picturesque village located in the civil parish of Saddleworth within the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham, Greater Manchester. Nestled in the Pennines along the River Tame, Delph is situated approximately four miles east-northeast of Oldham and just over a mile north-northwest of Uppermill. Its historical ties to the West Riding of Yorkshire add to the area's character, making it a unique location for potential planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £228,115 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Oldham
- Parliamentary constituency: Oldham East and Saddleworth
- LSOA: Oldham 013C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Delph.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Delph.
- 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 Delph based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Delph.
- - 6 Rose Hill Delph Oldham OL3 5ED
Certificate of Lawful application for a single storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Gatehead Farm Gate Head Road Delph Oldham Oldham OL3 5QE
Replacement of the front door with a wooden front door.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 2 Brooke View Delph Oldham OL3 5GF
Singe storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 26 Grains Road Delph Oldham OL3 5DS
Erection of a rear dormer
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - O/S 39 Stoneswood Road Delph Oldham OL3 5DY
1 x 9m light pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Oldham | Date: 2025-01-04
View full details - - O/S 37 Stoneswood Road Delph Oldham OL3 5DY
1 x 9m light pole (OGEA13627169)
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Oldham | Date: 2024-06-29
View full details - - Gatehead Mill Delph New Road Delph Oldham OL3 5DB
Retrospective application to retain two level car park
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - Land On Delph New Road Oldham OL3 5BY
Revision of application PA/343735/19 for an erection of two new dwellings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2023-09-08
View full details - - 1 And 2 Delph Lodge Huddersfield Road Delph Oldham OL3 5EQ
Excavation and replacement of cobbles in front of number numbers 1 and 2 Delph lodge to facilitate a cable for an Electric Vehicle Charger underground.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Oldham | Date: 2023-08-16
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A brief summary of Delph in Greater Manchester
Delph is a picturesque village located in the civil parish of Saddleworth within the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham, Greater Manchester. Nestled in the Pennines along the River Tame, Delph is situated approximately four miles east-northeast of Oldham and just over a mile north-northwest of Uppermill. Its historical ties to the West Riding of Yorkshire add to the area's character, making it a unique location for potential planning applications.
Property prices in Delph show an average sale price of £228,115, 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 Delph a particularly low-crime area.
Delph 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Delph includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ladcastle and Den Quarries SSSI. 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 Delph
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Delph. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 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 Delph.
The average decision period of 71 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 Delph were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (2), telecoms (2). Full planning applications account for 46% 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, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was 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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Related Planning Guides
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