Search Dobcross planning applications
17 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Dobcross · updated daily · Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
- Ryefield Stable Ryefields Drive Uppermill Oldham OL3 6BYAwaiting decisionChange of use from domestic stable to a dwellinghouse including external alterations, single storey extension, domestic garden and parking areaReceived 2 Nov 2026FUL/356669/26
- 112 High Street Uppermill Oldham OL3 6BTAwaiting decisionSingle storey rear extension. Length - 3.280m. Maximum height - 3.936m. Height to Eaves - 2.470m.Received 16 Oct 2026PDE/356998/26
- 2 Church Road Uppermill Oldham OL3 6BHAwaiting decision1). Repair pointing to chimney, 2). Replace rainwater goods, 3). External light fitting, 4). Clean existing timbers internally, 5). Remove stud wall to stair and replace balustrade.Received 8 Oct 2026LBC/356842/26
- Hawthorne Cottage, Pobgreen Lane, UppermillAwaiting decisionProposed single storey side extension, and two storey rear extension. Alterations to existing front elevation Partial change of use from open open countryside to residential curtilage Proposed alterations to existing entrance.Full Planning PermissionReceived 5 Oct 2026NP/O/1026/0972
- 81 Church Road Uppermill Oldham OL3 6DYAwaiting decisionGarage conversion and amendment of roof from a flat roof to a pitched roof.Received 29 Sep 2026HOU/356897/26
Planning in Dobcross
- Approved
- 89%
- 31 of 35 decided
- Decision time
- about 18 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Dobcross in the last 24 months, from Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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OL3 123 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
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About Dobcross
Dobcross is a picturesque village located in the civil parish of Saddleworth within the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham, Greater Manchester. Nestled in a valley in the South Pennines, it lies along the River Tame and the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, approximately 4.2 miles east-northeast of Oldham and 13 miles west-southwest of Huddersfield. This scenic setting may influence planning applications, particularly those related to conservation and development along the waterways.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Dobcross area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Dobcross a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Dobcross has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dobcross 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Dobcross, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 55 planning applications were submitted near Dobcross. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 125 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (5), listed building and heritage (2).